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Why in Dehydrohylogenation of Alkane you use potassium hydroxide alcoholic not water dissolved?
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∙ 11y ago
Alkanes are nonpolar and do not dissolve in water. Using aqueous KOH with an alkane will case them to separate into two phases (this is how you would do an extraction to purify a product). Alcohol will dissolve both base and alkane so that they can be in the same phase.
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What is the forumual for potassium hydroxide?
potassium hydroxide formula- KOH
Is potassium hydroxide hygroscopic efflorescent or deliquescent?
Potassium hydroxide is hygroscopic and deliquescent.
Is potassium hydroxide harmful to sea animals?
Yes, potassium hydroxide is very corrosive.
How many atoms make potassium hydroxide?
The chemical formula of potassium hydroxide is KOH.So, potassium hydroxide has 3 atoms in the formula.The dissociation equation is:KOHK+ + (OH)-
Why can an electrical current pass through potassium hydroxide solution?
This is possible because potassium hydroxide is an electrolyte.
What substances are formed when potassium oxide dissolves in water?
When potassium oxide is dissolved in water it forms potassium hydroxide.
Which will conduct electric current aluminum foil sugar or potassium hydroxide dissolved in water?
Aluminium foil and potassium hydroxide in water solution are conductors.
Will potassium hydroxide dissolve in octane?
Potassium hydroxide is a polar compound. Octane is a non polar compound. Therefore, these compounds would not be dissolved in each other.
Is the KOH a base?
Yes, KOH or potassium hydroxide, will release the hydroxide ion, OH-, a very strong base, when dissolved in water.
What substances dissolve in water to create lye?
Lye is a solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide dissolved in water. Also known as salts.
What is the name of the chemical formula KOH?
KOH is potassium hydroxide, its common name is caustic potash or potash lye.
What substances will conduct electric current aluminum foil sugar or potassium hydroxide dissolved in water?
KOH is an ionic substance. The bond between the K and the polyatomic ion hydroxide (OH) is formed by the transfer of electrons. In solution ions (charged atoms) will form. The ions facilitate the conduction of electricity.
What ions are formed when KNO3 is dissolved in water?
potassium ion and hydroxyl ion will be produced and solution is alkaline
Which is more soluble barium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide?
Potassium hydroxide
What is the solubility of potassium in water?
Potassium is soluble in water but not in organic solvents.
How do you prepare methanolic KOH?
The formula "K" refers to potassium hydroxide. When dissolved in methanol (OH), it becomes KOH, or methanolic potassium hydroxide. This is an extremely volatile liquid, so the utmost care must be taken in preparation.
Does potassium that is dissolved in water conduct electricity?
Yes. Potassium metal when it reacts with water forms potassium hydroxide which is ionic and therefore conducts electricity. the vast majority of potassium salts are soluble and these conduct as they are ionic.
