The proposed mechanism for hydration of ethene to yield ethanol is as follows:

The wrong step in the above mechanism is:

1. Step 1 2. Step 2
3. Step 3 4. Both steps 2 and 3
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"A" and "B" are respectively:

 
A B
1.     
2. 
3.   
4.   

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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
A. I. (i) Oleum;
(ii) NaOH, \(\Delta\);
(iii) \(H^+\)
B. II. (i) \(O_2\);
(ii) \(H_2O/H^+\)
C. III. (i) \(CH_3OH, H^+; \)
(ii) \(H_2, \text{catalyst}\)
D. IV (i) Conc. \(H_2SO_4, \Delta;\)
(ii) \(H^+/H_2O\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. A - I, B - III, C -IV, D - II
2. A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
3. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV
4. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
Subtopic:  Alcohols: Preparation & Properties | Mechanism of Dehydration, Methanol & Ethanol | Phenols: Preparation & Properties |
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NEET - 2026
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Which of the following reagents is most suitable for converting cyclohexanol into cyclohexene?

1. conc. HCl + ZnCl2 2. conc. H3PO4
3. HBr 4. conc. HCl
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Consider the following alcohols,

I.
II.
III.
IV.

Ease of dehydration of the above alcohols will be in the order of:

1. I < II < III < IV 2. I > II > III > IV
3. III  < II < I < IV 4. II < III < IV < I
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What is the correct order of dehydration rate for the compounds (i), (ii), and (iii) when treated with concentrated \(\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\)?

(i) 
(ii) 
(iii)

1. (i) > (iii) > (ii)                                             

2. (i) > (ii) > (iii)

3. (ii) > (i) > (iii)                                             

4. (ii) > (iii) > (i)

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Which of the following reagents causes rapid loss of optical activity in optically active 2-octanol?

1. Dilute acid 2. Dilute base
3. Light 4. Humidity
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Which of the following products is not formed upon dehydration of the given compound?

1.  2.  
3.    4.  
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The major product formed in the following conversion is:
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Which of the following substances is mainly responsible for poisoning caused by adulterated liquor?
1.  Lead compounds in liquor    2.  Methyl alcohol in liquor
3. Ethyl alcohol in liquor 4.  Carbonic acid in liquor
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