What is the nature of the carbon-carbon bond(s) in the compound formed when concentrated $H_{2} S O_{4}$ dehydrates ethanol?

Single bond

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Double bond

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Triple bond

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No bonds exist

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Solution

The correct option is B Double bond
Heating ethanol with hot concentrated sulphuric acid results in the dehydration (removal of water) of ethanol to give ethene.

Therefore, a double bond exists between the two carbon atoms.

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