Complete the equation & identify the type of reaction involved: $(CH_3) CH- Br$ + aq. $KOH$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-10-13T17:48:04

A nucleophilic substitution reaction occurs.

This is the alkaline hydrolysis of 2- bromo propane.

$(CH_3)_2CH-Br+OH^(-)rarr(CH_3)_2CH-OH+Br^(-)$

The product is propan -2- ol.

Complete the equation & identify the type of reaction involved: (CH_3) CH- Br(CH_3) CH- Br + aq. KOHKOH?