Alkene can be prepared by
Dehydration of Ethanol
C2H5OH → C2H4 + H2O
Dehydration of Propanol
C3H7OH → C3H6 + H2O
Catalyst:
Sulphuric acid or Phosphoric acid
Temperature: 170°C
Example: Cracking of butane
Cracking of butane produces a mixture of methane, ethane, ethene and propene.