Question

When 2-bromobutane reacts with alcoholic KOH,
the reaction is called
(a) halogenation
(b) chlorination
(c) hydrogenation
(d) dehydro halogenation

Answer 1

Answer:

d is correct ..........

Answer 2

(d) dehydro halogenation

Explanation:

The reaction between 2-bromobutane and KOH results in the removal of halogen as well as the hydrogen from substrate and produces KBr and water as products of the reaction. This reaction is called dehydro halogenation reaction.

Option D is the answer.