alleryWhich acid is named as a catalyst for ethanol dehydration?
ASulfuric acid
BNitric acid
CCarbonic acid
DHydrochloric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sulfuric acid
Sulfuric acid can catalyze intramolecular dehydration of ethanol.
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