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Which reagent is used to convert an alcohol to an alkene?

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Question: Which reagent is used to convert an alcohol to an alkene?

Options:

  1. H2SO4
  2. NaOH
  3. KMnO4
  4. HCl

Correct Answer: H2SO4

Solution: 

Concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is commonly used for dehydration of alcohols to form alkenes.

Which reagent is used to convert an alcohol to an alkene?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which reagent is used to convert an alcohol to an alkene?
  1. H2SO4
  2. NaOH
  3. KMnO4
  4. HCl

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which reagent is used to convert an alcohol to an alkene?
  • Step 1: Identify the alcohol you want to convert to an alkene.
  • Step 2: Obtain concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4), which is the reagent needed for the reaction.
  • Step 3: Mix the alcohol with concentrated sulfuric acid in a suitable reaction vessel.
  • Step 4: Heat the mixture gently to promote the dehydration process.
  • Step 5: As the reaction proceeds, water is removed, and an alkene is formed.
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