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In preparation of alkene from alcohol using Al2O3 which is the effective factor ?
- Porosity of Al2O3
- Temperature
- Concentration
- Surface area of Al2O3
Answer
(2) Temperature
Solution
With Al2O3 as the dehydrating agent, the product depends on the temperature:
2C2H5OH Al2O3, 523 K C2H5-O-C2H5 + H2O
C2H5OH Al2O3, 633 K CH2=CH2 + H2O
∴ Temperature is the effective factor: at the higher temperature (about 633 K) intramolecular dehydration gives the alkene.
Answer: (2)
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