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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the purpose of removing ethene as it is formed during...
What is the purpose of removing ethene as it is formed during alcohol dehydration?
Options
- ATo increase the yield of alkene
- BTo decrease the yield of alkene
- CTo prevent the formation of alkene
- DTo generate additional water
Correct answer
A. To increase the yield of alkene
Step-by-step solution
Removing ethene as it is formed helps drive the equilibrium to the right, increasing the yield of alkene.