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 The given reaction is nucleophilic substitution reaction. It proceeds through SN2 mechanism which involves single step. In this reaction, iodide ion is replaced by hydroxide ion.