Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids Flashcards by Abiram Ahilan | Brainscape

Q

What is the functional group of an alcohol?

A

O-H

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Q

What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid?

A

COOH

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Q

What two ways can ethanol be produced?

A

Biological fermentation
Hydration of ethene

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How does fermentation work?

A

Mix yeast and sugar cane
Keep the mixture at room temperature and pressure where the enzymes can work at their optimum temperature in anaerobic conditions
When the concentration reaches 15% the enzymes are killed
Use fractional distillation to concentrate ethanol

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