JEE Main20254 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Alcohols are formed when alkyl chlorides are treated with aqueous potassium hydroxide by elimination reaction. Statement (II) : In alcoholic potassium hydroxide, alkyl chlorides form alkenes by abstracting the hydrogen from the -carbon. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- BStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
Correct answer
B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Step-by-step solution
Statement (I) : R - Cl ( aq. KOH ) R - OH ( S _ N . reaction ) Statement (II) :