give a reaction in which sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent

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conc.H₂SO₄
CH₃CH₂OH â†’ H₂C=CH₂ +H₂O
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conc.H₂SO₄
CH₃CH₂OH â†’ H₂C=CH₂ +H₂O
443K