What happens when ethanol is heated with highly concentrated sulphuric acid at 170°C?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Dehydration produces ethene
2. (B) Ethanoic acid is formed
3. (C) Carbon dioxide is released
4. (D) Methane is formed as a gas

Verified Answer

Option (A): Dehydration produces ethene

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