Alcohols exam questions Flashcards
1
Q
Deduce one safety reason why sodium hydroxide and bromine compounds are not good
A
Sodium hydroxide is harmful
Bromine compounds are toxic
2
Q
Process 2
* Glucose reacts with carbon dioxide in the presence of microorganisms to produce
butanedioic acid directly.
* The carbon dioxide used in this process is obtained from a local factory that produces
bioethanol.
(a) Deduce one environmental reason why Process 2 is preferred
A
Could be used as a carbon sink
Uses renewable resources
3
Q
What is the purpose of anti bumping granules
A
To prevent vigorous boiling
4
Q
Give one reason why using a water bath is better than direct heating with a bunsen burner
A
Alcohol is flammable
