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When 1-chlorobutane is treated with aqueous KOH it gives P. However, when treated with alcoholic KOH it gives Q. Identify P and Q respectively.

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Use aqueous KOH for substitution, alcoholic KOH for elimination reactions.
Updated On: May 18, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Aqueous KOH leads to nucleophilic substitution (SN2) — alcohol is formed. Alcoholic KOH leads to β-elimination — alkene is formed. So, P = CH$_3$CH$_2$CH$_2$CH$_2$OH, Q = CH$_3$CH=CHCH$_3$ (2-butene)
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