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The following reaction is classified as :
`CH_(3)CH_(2)I+KOH(aq) rarr CH_(3)CH_(2)OH+KI`

A

electrophilic substitution

B

nucleophilic substitution

C

elimination

D

addition

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The correct Answer is:
B
It is a nucleophile substitution reaction. `KOH (aq)` provides `OH^(-)` ion for the nucleophile attack.
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