Name the organic compound prepared by each of the following reactions : (iii)C2H5Br+KOH (alcoholic solution)
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Solution
In the presence of an alcoholic solution of KOH, ethyl bromide undergoes elimination reaction and gives an unsaturated product (ethene), potassium bromide and water. C2H5Br+KOH(alc)→C2H4+KBr+H2O