The First Step in the Following Reaction Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The first step in the following reaction is:

• A) loss of chloride (Cl^-) from C-2 to give a carbocation.
• B) displacement of chloride (Cl^-) from C-2 by methoxide (CH₃O^-).
• C) base-promoted elimination of HCl from carbons 2 and 3.
• D) reduction of the pyridine by methoxide.
• E) addition of methoxide to C-2.

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