Question

CH,-CH-OH-
conc. H,SO
CH=CH, +4,0
1) What is the above reaction? Explain? what is the use of concentrated H2 S o4 in the reaction​

Answer 1

Explanation:

C2H5OH give rise to CH=CH +H20 in presence of conc.H2SO4 is a dehydration reaction

h2so4 acts as dehydrating agent