Question

write the structure formula of Ethanol what happens when it is heated with excess of H2SO4 ,432 k? Write the chemical equation for the reaction stating the rell of cone H2SO4 is this reaction

Answer 1

Ethanol -> CH₃CH₂OH

When Ethanol is heated with excess of conc. H₂SO₄, at 443 K , Ethene is formed .

                     conc. H₂SO₄

CH₃CH₂OH ----------------------> CH₂ = CH₂ + H₂O

H₂SO₄ acts as a dehydrating agent , that removes water molecule from ethanol