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Differentiate between elimination and substitution reactions in haloalkanes by an example.
Differentiate between elimination and substitution reactions in haloalkanes by an example.
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Elimination forms alkenes, while substitution forms alcohols.
Updated On: Mar 5, 2025
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- Elimination: Haloalkane reacts with \( alc. \, KOH \) to form an alkene.
\[
C_2H_5Br + alc.\,KOH \rightarrow C_2H_4 + HBr.
\]
- Substitution: Haloalkane reacts with \( aq. \, KOH \) to form an alcohol.
\[
C_2H_5Br + aq.\,KOH \rightarrow C_2H_5OH + KBr.
\]
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