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What type of reaction is the conversion of an alcohol to an alkene through the elimination of water?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Alcohols
Question
- A. Addition reaction
- B. Substitution reaction
- C. Elimination reaction
- D. Redox reaction
Answer
Elimination reaction
Explanation
The conversion of an alcohol to an alkene through the elimination of water is classified as an elimination reaction. This type of reaction involves the removal of a small molecule (water) to form a new product (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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