engineering chemistry MCQ #269

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

engineering chemistry MCQ #269

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: Ethene

    Explanation: Ethanol is dehydrated to ethene at 443K in the presence of H2SO4.