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 $