Which of the following reactions corresponds to a substitution?
A) tert-butanol → tert-butyl chloride
B) tert-butanol → 2-methylpropene
C) 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanol → 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene
D) cyclohexene → 1,2-dichlorocyclohexane

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In a substitution reaction, one atom or group in a molecule is replaced by another. In option A, the hydroxyl group in tert-butanol is replaced by a chlorine atom, forming tert-butyl chloride.

Which of the Following Reactions Corresponds to a Substitution