Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Consider a diagram illustrating the mechanism of dehydration of ethanol. Which step in the mechanism is the rate-determining step?
A
Formation of the carbocation
B
Formation of protonated alcohol
C
Formation of ethene
D
Elimination of a proton
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The rate-determining step in the dehydration of ethanol is the formation of the carbocation, which is the slowest step in the mechanism.
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