The reaction between 1,2-dibromoethane (C2H4Br2) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a substitution reaction, where the bromine atoms are replaced by hydroxide ions.
The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: C2H4Br2 + 2KOH -> C2H4(OH)2 + 2KBr
In this reaction, 1,2-dibromoethane reacts with potassium hydroxide to form ethylene glycol and potassium bromide.
The reaction between 1,2-dibromoethane (C2H4Br2) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a substitution reaction, where the bromine atoms are replaced by hydroxide ions.
The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:
C2H4Br2 + 2KOH -> C2H4(OH)2 + 2KBr
In this reaction, 1,2-dibromoethane reacts with potassium hydroxide to form ethylene glycol and potassium bromide.