Question

• Identify the correct reagent for
conversation of bromoethane to
ethanol
Answer
А. КОН А/с.
В. КОН Aq.
C. Sodium Ethoxide
D. KCN AIC.
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Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Aqueous KOH is used for substitution of alkyl halides to alcohol

CH3_CH2_Br + aq.KOH forms CH3_CH2_OH + KBr

Answer 2

The correct reagent for conversation of bromoethane to ethanol is Sodium Ethoxide. (Option c).

• In a chemical reaction a reagent is used to measure, detect, produce or examine other substances.
•Sodium ethoxide is an organic compound which is also called as sodium ethylate.
• In organic reactions, sodium ethoxide is used as a strong base.
• Sodium ethoxide dissolves in ethanol, as it is a polar solvent.