Question

Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name fixed with oval and having 2 carbon atoms in its molecule write balanced chemical equation to indicate what happen when this compound is heated with excess conc H2 s o4 and the name of main product also state the role of conc H2 s o4 in the reaction

Answer 1

Ethanol
Molecular formula- C2H5OH

CH3CH2OH (hot conc. H2SO4)       CH2=CH2 +H20
                       -------------------------->
                       170 degrees

Dehydrating agent is the role of h2so4