Question
Ethanol can be converted into ethene which can be changed into ethane. Choose the correct
word or phrase from the brackets to complete the following sentences.
(a) The conversion of ethanol into ethene is an example of ___________
(b) Converting ethanol into ethene requires the use of ___________
(c) The conversion of ethene into ethane is an example of ___________
(d) The catalyst used in the conversion of ethene into ethane is commonly ___________

Answer

(a) The conversion of ethanol into ethene is an example of Dehydration.
(b) Converting ethanol into ethene requires the use of Conc. $H_2SO_4$​​​​​​​.
(c) The conversion of ethene into ethane is an example of hydrogenation.
(d) The catalyst used in the conversion of ethene into ethane is commonly nickel.

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