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A neutral organic compound A of molecular formula `C_(2)H_(6)O` on heating with excess of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` gives compound B of molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)`. Compound B on reduction gives compound C of molecular formula `C_(2)H_(6)`.
(a) Name A, B and C.
(b) Write chemical equation for the conversion of A to B.
(c) What is the role of conc `H_(2)SO_(4)` in the above equation.

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(a) A - Ethanol B - Ethene C - Ethane
(b) `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH overset("Conc. "H_(2)SO_(4))to CH_(2)=CH_(2)+H_(2)O`
(c ) Conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` acts as a dehydrating agent.
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