Question

An organic compound A of molecular formula C₂H₆O on heating with excess of conc. H₂SO₄ gives compound B of molecular formula C₂H₄. Compound B on reduction gives compound C of molecular formula C₂H₆.

(a) Name A, B and C.
(b) Write the chemical equation for the conversion of A to B.
(c) What is the role of conc. H₂SO₄ in the above equation?

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