Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing the dehydration of ethanol. Label the step where the carbocation is formed. What is this step known as?
A
Slowest step
B
Fastest step
C
Equilibrium step
D
Initiation step
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The dehydration mechanism of ethanol involves the formation of a carbocation in the second step, which is the slowest and rate-determining step of the reaction.
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