WAEC Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 11
Question 11 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Ethene is produced from ethanol by
- A. decomposition
- B. hydrolysis
- C. ozonolysis
- D. dehydrationCorrect
Explanation
Ethanol undergoes dehydration (loss of water) using excess concentrated H₂SO₄ at about 180°C to produce ethene.
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