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Complete the following equations:
C2H5OH Conc. H2SO4−−−−−− + H2O

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C2H4
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CH4
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CO2
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Solution

The correct option is A C2H4
Sulphuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent. So, when ethanol is treated with sulphuric acid, it undergoes dehydration. That is, it loses water and forms ethene.

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