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Reaction when an alkyl halide is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide.

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When alkyl halide is treated with alcoholic $K O H,$ the reaction is known as elimination reaction.This reaction is used for the laboratory preparation of ethanol. Alcohol can be obtained from the alkyl halide.

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Name the following:Reaction when an alkyl halide is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide.

When alkyl halide is treated with alcoholic KOH, the reaction is known as elimination reaction.This reaction is used for the laboratory preparation of ethanol. Alcohol can be obtained from the alkyl halide.

Name the following:
Reaction when an alkyl halide is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide.

When alkyl halide is treated with alcoholic $K O H,$ the reaction is known as elimination reaction.This reaction is used for the laboratory preparation of ethanol. Alcohol can be obtained from the alkyl halide.