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2-chlorobutane is heated with ethanolic sodium hydroxide. Describe the reaction that occurs, including the reagents, conditions, type of reaction, and the structure of the organic product.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons: describe question
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