NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the role of heated copper in the dehydrogenation of alcohols?
Options
- ATo act as a reducing agent
- BTo act as a catalyst
- CTo neutralise the reaction mixture
- DTo form carboxylic acids
Correct answer
B. To act as a catalyst
Step-by-step solution
Heated copper acts as a catalyst in the dehydrogenation of alcohols.