Easy MCQ +4 / -1

Which mechanism does alcoholic KOH favour?

  1. A SN1
  2. B SN2
  3. C E1 Correct answer
  4. D E2

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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