NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes the mechanism of dehydration of ethanol?
The formation of a carbocation is the slowest and rate-determining step.
Ethanol is converted directly to ethene without forming a carbocation.
The protonated alcohol is formed after the elimination of a proton.
The acid used in the reaction is not released until the final step.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The mechanism of dehydration of ethanol involves the formation of a carbocation, which is the slowest step and thus the rate-determining step of the reaction.
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