Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with 'ol' and having two carbon atoms in its molecule.
Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with 'ol' and having two carbon atoms in its molecule. Write balanced chemical equation to indicate what happens when this compound is heated with excess conc. H2SO4 and the name of main product formed. Also state the role of conc, H2SO4 in the reaction.
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Ethanol, C2H5OH
C2H5OH+Conc.H2SO4 → CH2=CH2+H2O
Ethene
Role of conc. H2SO4 - It acts as a dehydrating agent.
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