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Question
What is the product of the following reaction?
\[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - OH ->[conc. H2SO4][\Delta]}\]
Options
ethene
propene
but-1-ene
but-2-ene
MCQ
Solution
propene
Explanation:
When heated in the presence of conc sulfuric acid, n-propyl alcohol dehydrates and produces propene.
\[\ce{\underset{{n}-Propyl alcohol}{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - OH} ->[conc. H2SO4][\Delta] \underset{Propene}{CH3 - CH = CH2} + H2O}\]
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