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In the dehydration of ethanol to ethene, concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a

Question
In the dehydration of ethanol to ethene, concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a
Reducing agent
Dehydrating agent, removing water
Catalyst that adds water
Oxidising agent only
Answer
Dehydrating agent, removing water
Detailed Explanation
Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent, removing a water molecule from ethanol.
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