WAEC Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 49
Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Ethanol reacts with concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI) at a temperature above 170°C to form
- A. ethanamine
- B. ethanone
- C. ethanoic acid
- D. etheneCorrect
Explanation
Ethanol reacts with concentrated H2SO4 at about 180°C to produce ethene upon total dehydration.
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