Question

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 $ \beta $-carbon. 
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Hint:

Elimination and substitution reactions are key processes for forming alkenes and alcohols, respectively, based on the conditions (e.g., solvent, temperature).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Statement (I) is incorrect because alkyl chlorides react with aqueous potassium hydroxide to undergo substitution (SN) reactions, not elimination. Alcohols are typically formed through substitution reactions, not elimination. 
Statement (II) is correct because in alcoholic potassium hydroxide, alkyl chlorides undergo elimination (E2) reactions, forming alkenes by abstracting the hydrogen from the \( \beta \)-carbon. 
Thus, the correct answer is (2).