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Elimination reaction

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Organic Chemistry

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In organic chemistry, an elimination reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two atoms or groups are removed from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a double or triple bond. Typically, this involves the loss of an HX (hydrogen and a halide, for example) from adjacent carbon atoms.

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