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The reaction CH3CH2I+KOH(aq.)CH3CH2OH+KI is classified as :

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electrophilic substitution
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nucleophilic substitution
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elimination
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addition
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Solution

The correct option is B nucleophilic substitution
CH3CH2I+KOH(aq.)CH3CH2OH+KI
In this reaction, nucleophile OH substitutes I so its a nucleophilic substitution reaction.

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