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07. Write the name and structural formula of the compound obtained when ethanol is heated at443 K with excess of conc. IH2SO4. Also write chemical equation for the reaction stating the3role of conc. H2SO4 in it.

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Ethanol -> CH₃CH₂OH

When Ethanolis heated with excess of conc. H₂SO₄, at 443 K , Ethene is formed . conc. H₂SO₄CH₃CH₂OH ----------------------> CH₂ = CH₂ + H₂O

H₂SO₄ acts as a dehydrating agent , that removes water molecule from ethanol



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