Question

Explain the reaction of ethanol at 443k with conc. H2so4 to give unsaturated hydrocarbon

Answer 1

C2H5OH ON REATING WITH CONC.H2SO4 AT 443 K GIVES CH3COOH

Answer 2

Heating Ethanol at 443 K with excess concentrated H2SO4 results in th dehydration of ethanol and leads to d formation of ethene(CH2=CH2).