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What is produced by dehydrogenating ethylbenzene over a zinc oxide catalyst?(a) Benzaldehyde(b) Styrene(c) Nylon-6(d) Benzoic acidThis question was addressed to me in an internship interview.I need to ask this question from Aromatic Hydrocarbon Oxidation in portion Oxidation of Unit Processes

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Correct choice is (b) Styrene

Explanation: Styrene is PREPARED by dehydrogenating ETHYLBENZENE over a zinc oxide CATALYST at approximately 600°C.



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