The dehydrohalogenation of haloalkanes to produce alkenes is always carried out in a nonaqueous solvent, usually ethanol.

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The dehydrohalogenation of haloalkanes to produce alkenes is always carried out in a nonaqueous solvent, usually ethanol. Give two reasons why water cannot be used as the solvent for the reaction.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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