Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
What is the main product when ethanol is dehydrated at 413 K using sulfuric acid?
A
Ethoxyethane
B
Ethene
C
Methanol
D
Diethyl ether
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, ethanol is dehydrated to ethoxyethane at 413 K in the presence of sulfuric acid, following a nucleophilic bimolecular reaction mechanism.
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