Chloroethane is reacted with alcoholic potassium hydroxide. The product formed is:

C_{2} H_{6} O

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C_{2} H_{6}

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C_{2} H_{4}

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C_{2} H_{4} O

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{2} H_{4}$
Chloroethane reacts with alc. KOH and ethene forms.

It is a basic method for preparation of alkene.

Alcoholic KOH when used the elimination reaction takes place.

Option C is correct.

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