Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 147
Question: When ethyl chloride and alcoholic KOH are heated, the compound obtained is
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Options:
A) $ C_2H_4 $
B) $ C_2H_2 $
C) $ C_6H_6 $
D) $ C_2H_6 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
We know that $ CH_3CH_2Cl+KOH\to CH_2=CH_2+KCl+H_2O $ Thus in this reaction ethene $ (C_2H_4) $ is produced.
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