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The statement(s) which explain(s) the following observation is
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a

EtSNa is a stronger nucleophile than EtONa.

b

EtONa is a stronger nucleophile as well as stronger base than EtSNa.

c

EtONa is a stronger nucleophile than EtSNa but a weaker base.

d

EtONa is a stronger base than EtSNa.

answer is A, B.

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As EtONa is a stronger base and hence facilitates E2 giving propene as the main product while EtSNa is a stronger nucleophile and hence gives  SN2  product as the main product. 

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