engineering chemistry MCQ #655

What is the product of reaction between CH3CH2Br and KOH (alc.)?

engineering chemistry MCQ #655

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of reaction between CH3CH2Br and KOH (alc.)?

    • A) CH3CH2OH
    • B) CH2=CH2
    • C) CH3CH3
    • D) CH3CHO

    Answer: CH2=CH2

    Explanation: Alcoholic KOH promotes dehydrohalogenation (E2 reaction) to form alkene.