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Which of the following product obtained when alkyl chloride react with aq KOH at room temperature?

Options

  1. AAlkyl amine
  2. BAcid anhydride
  3. CCarboxylic acid
  4. DAlcohol

Correct answer

D. Alcohol

Step-by-step solution

When an alkyl chloride reacts with aqueous KOH, a nucleophilic substitution reaction takes place. The OH⁻ ion from aqueous KOH acts as a strong nucleophile and replaces the chloride ion from the alkyl chloride. R-Cl + KOH(aq) R-OH + KCl The product formed is an alcohol. Answer: Alcohol

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