Which type of rate is observed in dehydrohalogenation ($\beta$-elimination) reaction of alkyl halide?

  • A
    Rate depends on the nature of the alkyl group: $3^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 1^{\circ}$
  • B
    Rate depends on the leaving group: $I > Br > Cl$
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    None of these

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