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α-elimination
A transformation of the general type:
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where the central atom Z is commonly carbon. The reverse reaction is called α-addition.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077 (Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 1088
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