Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
conditions for producing ethanol by fermentation
A
need yeast
oxygen free
30-40 degrees
2
Q
Advantages and disadvantages of fermentation
A
Cheap
sugar is renewable
not a continuous process
ethanol needs distilling
lower yield
3
Q
Conditions for production of ethanol by hydration of alkene
A
Catalyst conc sulphuric acid
300 degrees
4
Q
Advantages and disadvantages of hydration of alkene
A
Continuous process
purer product
non renewable