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Identify X in the following reaction -

CH3-CH2-OHHotconc.H2SO4X+H2O


A

Ethane

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B

Methane

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C

Ethene

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D

Ethanol

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Solution

The correct option is C

Ethene


When ethanol (CH3CH2OH) is reacted with concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4), dehydration reaction takes place means water (H2O) molecular is produced.

H2SO4 act as a dehydrating agent.

Ethene (CH2=CH2) is formed as the final product.

The chemical reaction takes place as:

CH3-CH2-OHHotconc.H2SO4CH2=CH2+H2OEthanolEthenewater

Hence, option C is correct answer.


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