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Which chemical reaction leads to the dehydration of ethanol?

1

Hydrogenation

2

Oxidation

3

Fermentation

4

Heating with concentrated sulfuric acid

Answer and Solution

Answer

D. Heating with concentrated sulfuric acid

Solution:

Heating ethanol with concentrated sulfuric acid results in dehydration, producing ethene. The acid acts as a dehydrating agent, removing water from ethanol.

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