NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Consider a reaction diagram showing the steps involved in the dehydration of ethanol. The diagram includes three steps: formation of protonated alcohol, formation of carbocation, and final elimination of a proton. Which step in this mechanism is the rate-determining step?
Formation of protonated alcohol
Formation of carbocation
Elimination of a proton
Formation of ethene
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT, the formation of the carbocation is the slowest step and hence, the rate-determining step in the dehydration of ethanol.
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