Question 49
AlkanolsEthanol reacts with concentrated tetraoxosulphate(V) acid at a temperature above170 °C to form
- A.ethanone
- B.ethene
- C.ethyne
- D.ethanal.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (ethene)
Explanation
Hot concentrated H2SO4 removes water from ethanol (dehydration), giving ethene.