At high temperatures, alkanes can undergo dehydrogenation to produce alkenes. For example: This reaction is used industrially

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At high temperatures, alkanes can undergo dehydrogenation to produce alkenes. For example:

Н. нн 750 °C. Н Н—с—с—н c=C + H2 Н Ethane Ethylene Hydrogen gas


This reaction is used industrially to prepare ethylene while simultaneously serving as a source of hydrogen gas. Explain why dehydrogenation only works at high temperatures.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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