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The reaction: CH3CH2I+KOH(aq)CH_3CH_2I + KOH_(aq) → CH3CH2OH+KICH_3CH_2OH + KI is classified as
Solution:  
CH3CH2I+KOH(aq)CH_3CH_2I+KOH_(aq) → CH3CH2OH+KICH_3CH_2OH+KI
In the given reaction, the I– from the alkyl iodide is replaced by the OH–OH^{–} ion. Thus, it is substitution reaction.
The substitution is brought about by the OH–OH^{–} ion which is a nucleophile.
∴ The reaction is a nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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