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What is X in the following reaction?


C2H5Cl+XC2H5OH+KCl

A
KHCO3
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B
alc. KOH
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C
aq. KOH
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D
K2CO3
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Solution

The correct option is A aq. KOH
C2H5Cl+KOHaqueousC2H5OH+KCl

Alc. KOH is a dehydrohalogenating agent and it forms an alkene.

It's a basic preparation method for alkyl alcohol, in this process alkyl halide converts into alcohol in presence of aqueous KOH/NaOH.

Option C is correct.

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