Chemistry-Preparation

NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What is the primary product when ethanol is dehydrated at 443 K in the presence of sulfuric acid?

A

Ethene

B

Ethoxyethane

C

Ethanol

D

Diethyl ether

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the presence of sulfuric acid at 443 K, ethanol undergoes dehydration to form ethene, as stated in the NCERT context on alcohol preparation.

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