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A compound 'X' on heating with excess conc. sulphuric acid at 443 K gives a,unsaturated compound 'Y". ‘X' also reacts with sodium metal to evolve a colorlessas 'Z'. Identify 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. Write the equation of the chemical reaction offormation of 'Y' and also write the role of sulphuric acid in the reaction.

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X - Ethanol: C2H5OH / Ethyl Alcohol

Y - Ethene: (C2H4)

Z - Hydrogen: (H2)

Role of sulphuric acid:dehydrating agent



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