Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004374

What product is formed when ethanol is dehydrated using concentrated sulfuric acid?

1

Ethanoic acid

2

Ethylene

3

Methanol

4

Acetic anhydride

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Ethylene

Solution:

Dehydration of ethanol using concentrated sulfuric acid produces ethylene (ethene) as a result.

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