An unsaturated hydrocarbon P has the chemical formula C 4 H 6 .
(b) Write the reaction conditions to convert 1-butanol (CH 3 - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 2 OH) to hydrocarbon P.
Answer:
(b)
To convert 1-butanol, an alcohol, to an alkene/alkyne, it would need to be reduced (oxygen removed).
For this we use a strong reducing agent, concentrated sulphuric acid and heat.