engineering chemistry MCQ #254

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

engineering chemistry MCQ #254

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: Ethene

    Explanation: At 443 K, ethanol reacts with conc. H2SO4 to give ethene through a dehydration reaction.