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Q. Which of the following reactions can be used for the synthesis of an alkene?

BHUBHU 2009

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Dehydration of primary alcohols with alkoxide and $CS _{2}$ to give terminal alkenes is called chugaev 'elimination. During this reaction xanthate is formed as intermediate which finally on pyrolysis gives olefin, $COS$ and the thiol.
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