C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH(aq) → Y
If the above reaction takes place in conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) at 180\(^0\)C, Y represents
- CH4
- C2H5COOH
-
C2H4
- CH3OCH3
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Dehydration of ethanol is the process of removing water from ethanol to produce ethene, CH\(_2\)=CH\(_2\). This process can be achieved by heating ethanol with concentrated sulfuric acid H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)