Q. Which of the following reaction does not take place?

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Solution:

Aryl halides having at least one hydrogen in ortho position undergo nucleophilic substitution with a very strong base like or in Liquid ammonia. This reaction proceeds via benzyne (aryne) intermediate. When arlyhalides having no hydrogen ortho to the halogen do not react under the same conditions.
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