MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #652

The removal of HX from an alkyl halide in the presence of alcoholic KOH is specifically referred to as what type of reaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #652

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The removal of HX from an alkyl halide in the presence of alcoholic KOH is specifically referred to as what type of reaction?

    • A) Alpha-elimination
    • B) Beta-elimination
    • C) Gamma-elimination
    • D) Substitution

    Answer: Beta-elimination

    Explanation: Dehydrohalogenation involves the removal of a hydrogen from the beta-carbon and a halogen; alpha-elimination is wrong as it removes both from one carbon.