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JAMB Chemistry 2007 Question 39

Question 39

Hydrocarbons

The hydrocarbon used in the production of styrene is

  1. A.ethyne
  2. B.propyne
  3. C.ethane
  4. D.ethene.
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Answer: D (ethene.)

Explanation

Benzene and ethene react to form ethylbenzene, which is dehydrogenated to styrene (C6H5CH=CH2).