Give a balanced equation for the lab. preparation of ethylene. How is the gas collected?
Balanced Equation of ethylene:
CH3−CH2OH+H2SO4⟶CH3−CH2HSO4+H2O
CH3−CH2HSO4excess H2SO4−−−−−−−−→1600oCCH2=CH2
The gas is collected by downward displacement of water