alleryWhat forms when bromoethane reacts with aqueous KOH?
AEthanol formed
BEthene formed
CEthanal formed
DEthanoic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ethanol formed
Aqueous KOH replaces bromine in bromoethane with a hydroxyl group, forming ethanol.
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