engineering chemistry MCQ #235

The major product of the reaction of ethanol with H₂SO₄ at 443 K is

engineering chemistry MCQ #235

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the reaction of ethanol with H₂SO₄ at 443 K is

    • A) Ethene
    • B) Diethyl ether
    • C) Ethyl hydrogen sulfate
    • D) Ethanol remains unchanged

    Answer: Ethene

    Explanation: At 443 K, ethanol is dehydrated to ethene in the presence of H₂SO₄.