Why alc.KOH is used instead of aq.KOH in Carbyleamine reaction
The carbylamone reaction proceeds by formation of several intermediates including dichloro carbene this reaction is sensitive to water as there are chances of hydrolysis of the intermediates formed.
Hence Alcoholic KOH is used instead of aqeous KOH.
Hence Alcoholic KOH is used instead of aqeous KOH.