elimination reaction
add 1 ml of alcoholic KOH solution (KOH 1 grain + H2O 2 drops + ethanol 1 ml) into a dry test tube. add 3 drops of t-butyl chloride and shake well. bring to a water bath with 40-50 celcias for 5 minutes. remove from heat and let sit until the reaction reaches room temperature. carefully neutralize the solution with 6 Molar HNO3 if precipitate is formed, add water until precipitate is completely dissolved. add 5 drops of AgNO3 (aq) and record your observation.