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What is beta-elimination reaction ? |
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Answer» Solution :When an alkyl HALIDE is heated with an alcoholic solution of KOH, it loses a molecule of hydrogen `"halide"_(HX)` to GIVE an ALKENE. This reaction is called dehydrohalogenation or `beta`-elimination reaction. e.g. `underset("ETHYL CHLORIDE")(underset(H)underset(|)CH_(2))-underset(Cl)underset(|)CH_(2)+underset("(alc.)")KOH overset(Delta)to underset("Ethene")CH_(2)=CH_(2)+KCl+ H_(2)O` |
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