Which mechanism does alcoholic KOH favour?
Solution
Alcoholic KOH (no water) favours elimination (E1/E2) — OH⁻ acts as base, not nucleophile. Aqueous KOH favours substitution (SN1/SN2).
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Topic: Elimination Reactions
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