What is the role of concentrated Sulphuric acid when it is heated with Ethanol at 443 K. Give the reaction involved.

Class 10th Science, Question -What is the role of concentrated Sulphuric acid when it is heated with Ethanol at 443 K. Give the reaction involved.

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Rohit Sharma
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Question: What is the role of concentrated Sulphuric acid when it is heated with Ethanol at 443 K. Give the reaction involved.

The correct answer is :

Sulphuric acid acts as dehydrating agent
Conc H2SO4, 443K C2H5OH ———————–> C2H4 + H2O

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