The reaction CH3CH2I+KOH(aq.)⟶CH3CH2OH+KI is classified as :
A
electrophilic substitution
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B
nucleophilic substitution
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C
elimination
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D
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.