An organic compound A of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6)O on heating with excess of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) gives compound B of molecular formula C_(2)H_(4). Compound B on reduction gives compound C of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6). (a) Name A, B and C. (b) Write chemical equation for the conversion of A to B. (c ) What is the role of conc. H_(2)SO_(4)in the above equation?

An organic compound A of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6)O on heating with

1.	An organic compound A of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6)O on heating with excess of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) gives compound B of molecular formula C_(2)H_(4). Compound B on reduction gives compound C of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6). (a) Name A, B and C. (b) Write chemical equation for the conversion of A to B. (c ) What is the role of conc. H_(2)SO_(4)in the above equation?
Answer» Solution :(a) A - ETHANOLB - Ethene C - Ethane (b) `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH overset("Conc. "H_(2)SO_(4))to CH_(2)=CH_(2)+H_(2)O` (c ) Conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` ACTS as a dehydrating agent.