Question

convert ethanol to ethane ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ethanol can be dehydrated to give ethene by heating it with an excess of concentrated sulphuric acid at about 170°C. Concentrated phosphoric(V) acid, H3PO4, can be used instead.

Answer 2

Explanation:

H H

I I H H

I I concd H2SO4 \ /

H----- C --- C--- H --------------------- C === C

I I Heat / \

H OH H H

ETHANOL ETHANE