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Cyclohexene can be prepared by dehydrating cyclohexanol using concentrated phosphoric acid.

The product can be separated from the reaction mixture by distillation and, after purification, it can be weighed and the percentage yield calculated.

Preparation of cyclohexene – pupil guide

Preparation of cyclohexene – Teacher’s guide

Preparation of cyclohexene – Risk assessment