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2-Bromopropane can react with potassium hydroxide to give either propan-2-ol [by nucleophilic substitution] or propene [by base catalysed elimination].

Conditions can be modified to maximize formation of either product as required.

2
(CH3)2CHBr
  +  
2
KOH
         
  +  
CH3–CH=CH2
  +  
2
KBr
  +  
H2O
Reactant Page Go To Go To
2-Propyl bromide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Potassium hydroxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
2-Propanol     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Propene     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Potassium bromide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: AS
Elimination
Elimination: Second Order
Substitution: Nucleophilic Second Order

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