CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2000 - Question 45
Chemistry 2000 JAMB Past Questions - Question 45: The conditions necessary for the extraction of a water molecule from two molecules of ethanol are
Choose the correct answers from the options given.
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Correct Answer
C
Explanation
The conditions necessary for the extraction of a water molecule from two molecules of ethanol involve a dehydration reaction. This typically requires the presence of a dehydrating agent, such as concentrated sulfuric acid or phosphorus pentoxide, and elevated temperatures to drive the reaction forward. The reaction can be represented as:
2C2H5OH → C2H5OC2H5 + H2O
Under the right conditions, the dehydrating agent removes a water molecule from two ethanol molecules, resulting in the formation of diethyl ether and water.
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