Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
In the dehydration of ethanol to form ethene, what is the rate determining step of the reaction mechanism?
A
Formation of protonated alcohol
B
Formation of a carbocation
C
Elimination of a proton
D
Formation of ethene
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The formation of a carbocation is the slowest step in the dehydration of ethanol and is the rate determining step of the reaction.
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