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Give a balanced equation for the lab. preparation of ethylene. How is the gas collected?

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C2H5OH ethyl alcohol170°CConc. H2SO4[excess]C2H4ethylene+H2O\underset{\text{ ethyl alcohol}}{\text{C}2\text{H}5\text{OH}} \xrightarrow[170\degree\text{C}]{\text{Conc. H}2\text{SO}4\text{[excess]}} \underset{ \text{ethylene}}{\text{C}2\text{H}4} + \text{H}_2\text{O}\

The gas is collected by downward displacement of water.

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