Question

a neutral organic compound A of molecular formula C2H6O on heating with excess of conc. H2SO4 gives compound B of molecular formula C2H4. Compound B on reduction gives compound C of molecular formula C2H6.

a} Name A,B and C.

b} write chemical equation for the conversion of A and B.

c} what is the role of conc. H2SO4 in the above equation?

Answer 1

A is ethanol,B is etheneC is ethane.
C2H5OH-----C2H4(H2SO4 as dehydrating agent)

Answer 2

A is ethanol
B is ethene
C is ethane

C2h5oh------>c2h5