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what is difference in mechanism of reaction of R-X with aquos KOH and reaction of R-X with alchohlic KOH? why just a small change create a large change in formation of product?

vikash chandola , 15 Years ago
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SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI

DEAR VIKASH,

 

Haloalkanes undergo elimination of hydrogen halide (HX) when boiled with alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide, resulting in the formation of alkenes.

 

 

 

 

formation of alcohols by nucleophilic reactions of haloalkanes

 

On treatment with aqueous solution of KOH , haloalkanes give alcohols.

 

 

 

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