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The first step in the following reaction is: The first step in the following reaction is:   A)  loss of chloride (Cl<sup>-</sup>)  from C-2 to give a carbocation. B)  displacement of chloride (Cl<sup>-</sup>)  from C-2 by methoxide (CH<sub>3</sub>O<sup>-</sup>) . 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.


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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