Identify the product A in the following reaction C_2H_5Br + aq. KOH A + KBr

MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Identify the product A in the following reaction

(A)Potassium ethoxide
(B)Ethene
(C)EthanolCorrect
(D)Ethane

Answer: (C)

Solution

Aqueous KOH is a nucleophilic reagent; with a primary alkyl halide it gives nucleophilic substitution (hydrolysis): . Product A is ethanol, option (C). Ethene (B) forms by

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