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The reaction between chloroethane and potassium hydroxide is a _______ order reaction.(a) zero(b) first(c) second(d) thirdI have been asked this question during an online exam.This intriguing question comes from Haloalkanes & Haloarenes in portion Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (c) second To explain: This nucleophilic reaction follows SN2 MECHANISM and its rate depends on the concentration of both CHLOROETHANE and hydroxide IONS. Hence, it is a bimolecular reaction. |
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