NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the product of dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides in the absence of alcoholic potassium hydroxide?
Options
- AAlkane
- BAlkene
- CAlkyne
- DAlkyl halide
Correct answer
D. Alkyl halide
Step-by-step solution
In the absence of alcoholic potassium hydroxide, vicinal dihalides do not undergo dehydrohalogenation to form alkenes or alkynes; instead, alkyl halides are formed.