alleryIn this substitution, what role does aqueous KOH play?
AIt adds a carbon atom
BIt removes oxygen atoms
CIt supplies chloride ions
DIt supplies hydroxide ions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It supplies hydroxide ions
Hydroxide from aqueous KOH replaces the halogen to form the alcohol.
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