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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