JAMB - Chemistry (1994 - No. 47)

Use the diagram above to answer this question. The reaction taking place in flask G is known as?

hydrolysis
double decomposition
dehydration
pyrolysis

Explanation

The reaction of conc. \(H_2SO_4\) with ethyl ethanol is a dehydration reaction. a process used in producing ethene from alcohol.

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