Question

A compound X on heating with excess conc. sulphuric acid at 443 K gives an unsaturated compound Y. X also reacts with sodium metal to evolve a colorless gas Z. Identify X, Y & Z. What is the equation of the chemical reaction of formation of Y and also the role of sulphuric acid in the reaction.​

Answer 1

X=Ethanol

Y=Ethene

Z=hydrogen

Sulphuric acid act as a dehydrating agent

Answer 2

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