JEE Main Chemistry question

1-Phenyl-2-chloropropane (C₆H₅CH₂–CHCl–CH₃), on treatment with aqueous KOH, gives mainly

Answer: (C)

Solution

Aqueous (weakly basic/nucleophilic) KOH favours nucleophilic substitution over elimination. OH⁻

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Question ID VK-140331