Dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene produces __________________ ?
Correct answer: C. Styrene
- A. Phenol
- B. Naphthalene
- C. Styrene
- D. Benzoic acid
Explanation
Removing hydrogen from ethylbenzene forms a double bond in the side chain, producing vinylbenzene, commonly called styrene. Styrene is the main industrial monomer for polystyrene and related plastics.
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