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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