Question

Describe the general method only one of preparation of an alkyl halide how does it reat with ammonia metallic sodium amd dilute caustic potash

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkoholic KOH means OC2H5 K, this means strong base as u know reaction of alchols with alkali metals or their hydroxides give alkoxides, consequently alkoxides gives alkenes on reaction with alkyl halides specially sec. while aqueous KOH reslts alchols on reactions with alkyl halides.