NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following is a necessary condition for the dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides?
Options
- APresence of water
- BTreatment with strong acids
- CTreatment with alcoholic potassium hydroxide
- DExposure to sunlight
Correct answer
C. Treatment with alcoholic potassium hydroxide
Step-by-step solution
Dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides requires the treatment with alcoholic potassium hydroxide to eliminate one molecule of hydrogen halide.