CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2010 · Paper 1 · Question Q43

Which of the following reactions correctly represents the dehydration of ethanol?

1. (A)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}
2. (B)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CHO}
3. (C)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_4
4. (D)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}