What is formed when a primary alcohol
undergoes catalytic dehydrogenation ?
(a) Aldehyde (b) Ketone
(c) Alkene (d) Acid
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Answer:
c. alkene will be the correct answer
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(a) Aldehyde
Explanation:
When the vapours of an alcohol are passed over copper catalyst heated at 573K. it undergoes dehydrogenation (loss of hydrogen or oxidation). When the vapours of a primary alcohol are passed over copper heated at 573K, the corresponding aldehyde is formed.
Option A is the answer.
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