Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with ‘ol’ and having two carbon atoms in its molecule. Write balanced chemical equation to indicate what happens when this compound is heated with excess conc. HZSO4 and the name of main product formed. Also state the role of conc. H2S04 in the reaction.
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alcohols C2H5OH in presence of conc. H2SO4
gives C2H4+H2O H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent
gives C2H4+H2O H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent
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