Practice question
Question
Which halide on reaction with KOH in water forms CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH₂CH₃ ?
Explanation
Aqueous KOH substitutes Cl in CH₃CHClCH₂CH₂CH₃ (2-chloropentane) via SN₂ to form 2-pentanol ( CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH₂CH₃ ).
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