JEE Main 2025 Chemistry question
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Alcohols are formed when alkyl chlorides are treated with aqueous potassium hydroxide by elimination reaction. Statement II : In alcoholic potassium hydroxide, alkyl chlorides form alkenes by abstracting the hydrogen from the -carbon. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate Ans. from the options given below.
Answer: (2)
Solution
Aqueous KOH gives substitution (alcohol formation), not elimination, so Statement I is incorrect.
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