Chemistry-Preparation

NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

What is the main product formed when ethanol is dehydrated in the presence of sulphuric acid at 413 K?

A

Ethoxyethane

B

Ethene

C

Acetic acid

D

Methanol

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, ethanol is dehydrated to form ethoxyethane in the presence of sulphuric acid at 413 K. This involves a nucleophilic bimolecular reaction.

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