Which of these statements is correct? A) Sn1 and Sn2 reactions create and break a bond to carbon B) Sn2 and E2 reactions create a carbon-carbon double bond C) Sn2 and E2 reactions must have a Lewis base D) The alkene in electrophilic additions of alkenes is the electrophile E) None of the above statements

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Which of these statements is correct?

A) Sn1 and Sn2 reactions create and break a bond
to carbon
B) Sn2 and E2 reactions create a carbon-carbon
double bond
C) Sn2 and E2 reactions must have a Lewis base
D) The alkene in electrophilic additions of alkenes
is the electrophile
E) None of the above statements is correct

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