engineering chemistry MCQ #843

What is the product of the reaction of chloroethane with aqueous KOH?

engineering chemistry MCQ #843

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction of chloroethane with aqueous KOH?

    • A) ethanol
    • B) ethanal
    • C) ethene
    • D) ethane

    Answer: ethanol

    Explanation: Aqueous KOH favors SN2 reaction, resulting in the substitution of Cl with OH to form ethanol.