Ethanol can be Dehydrated to Form Ethene Flashcards
1
Q
How can you turn ethanol back into ethene?
A
By removing water from the ethanol
2
Q
What reaction is this?
A
A dehydration reaction
3
Q
What is done with the ethanol vapour?
A
It is passed over a hot catalyst of aluminium oxide - catalyst provides large surface area for the reaction
4
Q
What is the symbol equation?
A
C2H5OH —> C2H4 + H2O
5
Q
Check diagram page 48
A
Ok
