Question

Reaction when ethanol is heated with concentrated h2so4
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Answer 1

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In this process, ethanol is heated with an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid at a temperature of 170°C. The gases produced are passed through a sodium hydroxide solution to remove the carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide produced from side reactions. The concentrated sulfuric acid is a catalyst

Answer 2

Answer:

In this process, ethanol is heated with an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid at a temperature of 170°C. The gases produced are passed through a sodium hydroxide solution to remove the carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide produced from side reactions. The concentrated sulfuric acid is a catalyst