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The major product formed in the following reaction is CH3CH(Cl)CH2 - CH2OH + aq.KOH 

(a) CH3CH = CH-CH2OH

(b) CH2 = CH - CH2 - CH2OH

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The correct option is: (d)

Explanation:

Halogenated compounds on treatment with aq. KOH form alcohols. The halogen atom is substituted by - OH group.

Here OH- acts as a nucleophile.

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