Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 233
Question: Primary alcohols on dehydration give
[NCERT 1986]
Options:
A) Alkenes
B) Alkanes
C) Both A and B
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ \underset{1^{o}alcohol}{\mathop{R-CH_2-CH_2-OH}}\underset{170^{o}C}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Conc\text{.}H_2SO_4}}} $
$ \underset{Alkene}{\mathop{R-CH=CH_2+}}H_2O $