A side reaction of the synthesis of alkenes via acid-catalyzed dehydration is po

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A side reaction of the synthesis of alkenes via acid-catalyzed dehydration is polymerization of the alkene product. A polymer is a large macromolecule formed by joined many molecules of alkene together. Which of the following steps, if any, would remove any polymer from the product of the reaction of cyclohexanol with 85% phosphoric acid? (Select all that apply.) a)10% aqueous sodium carbonate wash, b)Saturated aqueous sodium chloride wash, c)Treatment with CaCl2, d)Simple distillation, e)None of the above

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d)Simple distillation

distillation is only the process to remove the formed polymer.

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