Ethene is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of concentrated sulphuric acid.
Sulphuric acid helps in the formation of ethane as it is a dehydrating agent and also is a catalyst.
Reaction Involved:
Ethene is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of concentrated sulphuric acid. What is the role of sulphuric acid in this reaction? Write the balanced chemical equation of this reaction.
Ethene is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of concentrated sulphuric acid. What is the role of sulphuric acid in this reaction? Write the balanced chemical equation of this reaction.