The reaction of ethanol with concentrated H_2SO_4 at room temperature gives

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The reaction of ethanol with concentrated at room temperature gives

Answer: (B)

At room temperature, conc. reacts with ethanol by esterification of the sulphuric acid, giving ethyl hydrogen sulphate, CH_3CH_2OSO_2OH (also written

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