Question:
Ethene is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of concentrated sulphuric acid. What is the role of sulphuric acid in this reaction ? Write
the balanced chemical equation of this reaction.
Solution:
Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent in the reaction. Ethene is formed as the
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