When ethyl chloride and alcoholic KOH are heated, the compound obtained is

When Ethyl Chloride And Alcoholic Koh Are Heated The Compound Chemistry Question

When ethyl chloride and alcoholic KOH are heated, the compound obtained is

Options

(a) C₂H₅OC₂H₅
(b) C₂H₄
(c) C₂H₆
(d) C₂H₅OH

Correct Answer:

C₂H₄

Explanation:

When ethyl chloride is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide, elimination of hydrogen chloride takes place, giving out ethylene.

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Topics: Hydrocarbons (84)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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