Question 40

The reaction:

CH3CH2I + KOH(aq) → CH3CH2OH + KI

is classified as :

(a) electrophilic substitution

(b) nucleophilic substitution

(c) elimination

(d) addition

Answer

CH3CH2I + KOH(aq) → CH3CH2OH + KI

It is an example of nucleophilic substitution reaction. The hydroxyl group of KOH (OH-) with a lone pair acts as a nucleophile and substitutes iodide ion in CH3CH2I  to form ethanol.

Popular Questions of Class 11 Chemistry

Write a Comment: