Question detail
What is the process called when water is removed from an alcohol to form an alkene?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Alcohols
Question
- A. Hydration
- B. Elimination
- C. Fermentation
- D. Oxidation
Answer
Elimination
Explanation
The process of removing water from an alcohol to form an alkene is known as elimination. This reaction typically involves the loss of a water molecule, resulting in the formation of a double bond in the alkene.
Common mistake
Water Elimination Confusion
Students often confuse the elimination of water from alcohols with the addition of water to form alcohols, leading to incorrect equations.
To correctly explain the elimination of water from alcohols to form alkenes, use the formula for dehydration: CnH2n+1OH → CnH2n + H2O. Substitute the specific alcohol structure into the equation, show the removal of water, and conclude that an alkene is formed.
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