H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH → C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
170\(^0\)C
The reaction above illustrates
- oxidation
- esterification
-
dehydration
- polymerization
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The dehydration of ethanol is a chemical reaction that produces ethene and water from ethanol:
The chemical equation for the dehydration of ethanol is:
CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → CH\(_2\)=CH\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O
The reaction is performed by heating ethanol with concentrated sulfuric acid at around 170°C. Sulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent, meaning it absorbs water.
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