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OpenStudy (faiqraees):

Why is NaOH used as a purifier of ethene, in the preparation of ethene from dehydration of ethanol?

OpenStudy (faiqraees):

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OpenStudy (welshfella):

Some sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide can be produced if you use sulphuric acid as the dehydrating agent. Passing the products of the reaction through strong NaoH will remove these contaminants.

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