alcohols Flashcards
functional group
OH
general formula
Cn H2n+1 OH
naming
ol
or prefix hydroxy
H-C-H
C-C-O
angles
109.5
tetrahderal
H-O-C
angles
104.5
bent
why cant smaller alcohols dissolve in water
form hydrogen bonds with water
hydration catalyst
acid catalyst eg. phosphoric acid
hydrate alkenes
hydration conditions
aqueous
300 degrees
high pressure- expensive
hydration yield
high
only ethanol produced
purer
hydration speed and cost
faster
continuous process, so cheaper
expensive equipment
hydration- ethene
non renewable
fermentation
enzymes
starch -> sugars (to be fermented)
yeast produces enzyme to convert sugars to ethanol and CO2
fermentation conditions
lower temp- cheaper
in batches- slower
anaerobic
30-40 degrees
fermentation equation
C6H12O6 -> 2C2H5OH + CO2
fermentation product
Aqueous ethanol