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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Identify the product \(\mathrm{A}\) in the following reaction
\(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{Br}+\) aq. \(\mathrm{KOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{A}+\mathrm{KBr}\)

  1. A Potassium ethoxide
  2. B Ethane
  3. C Ethanol
  4. D Ethane
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(C) Ethanol

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\(
\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{Br}+\text { aq. } \mathrm{KOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{KBr}
\)
Ethanol