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Write balanced equations to show the preparation of the following:
Ethene from ethanol
Give the balanced chemical equation for the following conversion with conditions:
Ethene from ethanol.
Chemical Equations/Structures
Short Answer
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Solution
When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to ethyl alcohol and the mixture is heated to 170°C, it dehydrates ethyl alcohol to give ethene.
\[\ce{C2H5OH ->[Conc. H2SO4][170^\circ C] CH2 = CH2 + H2O}\]
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Chapter 16: Alcohols - Questions from ICSE Examinations [Page 283]
