Styrene is produced from ethyl benzene by the process of__________________?
Correct answer: A. Dehydrogenation
- A. Dehydrogenation
- B. Oxidation
- C. Alkylation
- D. Dehydration
Explanation
Styrene is formed from ethylbenzene by removing hydrogen from the side chain, producing a carbon-carbon double bond. This reaction is dehydrogenation, not oxidation, alkylation or dehydration.
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