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Question
Ethyl alcohol can react with concentrated H2SO4 to give
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Ethanol reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to give different products depending on conditions: (a) ethylene (dehydration at 170°C), (b) diethyl ether (dehydration at 140°C), and (c) ethyl hydrogen sulfate (at room temperature).
Hint
What products can ethanol form with concentrated H2SO4?