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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the product when 1-propanol is heated with H2SO4 at 180°C?
Options
A propane
B propene
Correct Answer
C propanal
D propanoic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Concentrated H2SO4 at high temperature (180°C) causes dehydration of 1-propanol to propene (elimination).

Hint

Water is removed to form an alkene.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 43 of 1999
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