When ethanol is heated with excess concentrated sulphuric acid at 443 K, which process converts ethanol into ethene?

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

Options

1. (A) Reduction of ethanol
2. (B) Hydrolysis of ethanol
3. (C) Oxidation of ethanol
4. (D) Dehydration of ethanol

Verified Answer

Option (D): Dehydration of ethanol

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