When alcohol reacts with concentrated H2SO4, intermediate compound formed is :

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When alcohol reacts with concentrated H2SO4, intermediate compound formed is : (A) carbonium ion (B) alkoxyion (C) alkyl hydrogen sulphate (D) none of the above

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Conc. H 2 SO 4 is an excellent dehydrating agent. Upon reaction with an alcohol it forms an alkene and water molecule is given out. First step involves protonation of alcohol. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/21fa1382fb786523d80aaae0423a2a94-.png" /> Which on dehydration forms carbonium ion.

Q. When alcohol reacts with concentrated $H_{2} S O_{4},$ intermediate compound formed is :

carbonium ion

alkoxyion

alkyl hydrogen sulphate

none of the above

Conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ is an excellent dehydrating agent. Upon reaction with an alcohol it forms an alkene and water molecule is given out. First step involves protonation of alcohol.

Which on dehydration forms carbonium ion.

Q. When alcohol reacts with concentrated H2​SO4​, intermediate compound formed is :