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Ethane is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of conc. Sulphuric acid .what is the role of sulphuric acid in this reaction

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Answered by Awesome98
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Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent in this reaction and removes a molecule of water.

Note: When Ethanol (x) reacts with sodium colorless Hydrogen gas (z) is evolved.

CH3CH2OH + Na--- C2H5ONa + H2

a) Ethanol

b) Ethene

c) H2
Answered by Anonymous
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Ethane is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of conc. Sulphuric acid .what is the role of sulphuric acid in this reaction

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