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Ethanol on treatment with cone, `H_(2) SO_(4)` at 443 K gives ethene/ethoxyethane.

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To solve the problem of what happens when ethanol is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid at 443 K, we can break down the process step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants:** - The reactant given is ethanol, which has the chemical formula \( \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} \) or \( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \). 2. **Understand the Role of Concentrated Sulfuric Acid:** ...
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