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$2-$ chlorobutane is treated with alcoholic KOH. Number of alkenes formed is
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First, we need to identify the structure of 2-chlorobutane. It is a 4-carbon chain with a chlorine atom attached to the second carbon: CH3-CH(Cl)-CH2-CH3. Show more…
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