MCQ
Ethylene may be obtained by dehydration of which of the following with concentrated ${H_2}S{O_4}$ at $160 - {170\,^o}C$
  • ${C_2}{H_5}OH$
  • B
    $C{H_3}OH$
  • C
    $C{H_3}C{H_2}C{H_2}OH$
  • D
    ${(C{H_3})_2}CHC{H_2}OH$

Answer

Correct option: A.
${C_2}{H_5}OH$
a
(a) $C{H_3} - C{H_2} - OH    \xrightarrow[160-170\,^oC]{Conc. H_2SO_4}  \mathop {}\limits_{} C{H_{_2}} = C{H_2} + {H_2}O$

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