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Reaction of alkyl halides with alcoholic KOH gives alcohols as the major product.

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To solve the question regarding the reaction of alkyl halides with alcoholic KOH, we need to analyze the reaction mechanism and the products formed. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - The reactant in this case is an alkyl halide. For example, we can take ethyl bromide (C2H5Br) as our alkyl halide. - The reagent is alcoholic KOH (potassium hydroxide in alcohol). ...
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  • Bromoethane on treatment with alcoholic KOH gives

    A
    ethyl alcohol
    B
    butane
    C
    methane
    D
    ethylene

  • 2-Chloro-2-methylpropane on reaction with aqueous KOH gives X as the major product. X is

    A
    but-2-ene
    B
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    C
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    B
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    C
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    D
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