\[ ext{R-X} ightarrow ext{R=} + ext{HX} \]

\[ ext{(CH}_3 ext{)}_2 ext{CHCl} + ext{KI} ightarrow ext{(CH}_3 ext{)}_2 ext{CHI} + ext{KCl} \]

\[ ext{CH}_3 ext{CH}_2 ext{Br} + ext{NaOH} ightarrow ext{CH}_3 ext{CH}_2 ext{OH} + ext{NaBr} \]

What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane (CH3CH2Br) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

The reaction is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction, where the hydroxide ion (OH-) acts as the nucleophile. The product is ethanol (CH3CH2OH).

What is the product of the reaction between 1-bromopropane (CH3CH2CH2Br) and ammonia (NH3)?

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