Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 45
Question: On reaction with hot conc. $ H_2SO_4, $ which one of the following compounds loses a molecule of water
[CPMT 1989]
Options:
A) $ CH_3COCH_3 $
B) $ CH_3COOH $
C) $ CH_3OCH_3 $
D) $ CH_3CH_2OH $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OH\underset{170^{o}C}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{ConcH_2SO_4}}}C_2H_4+H_2O $