Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing the dehydration of ethanol using sulfuric acid at 413 K. Identify the main product formed in this reaction.

A
Ethoxyethane
B
Ethene
C
Propene
D
Methoxyethane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
At 413 K, ethanol undergoes dehydration in the presence of sulfuric acid to primarily form ethoxyethane, a process described in the NCERT context.
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