Ethanol Can Be Produced from Ethene and Steam Flashcards
1
Q
What is ethene produced from?
A
Crude oil
2
Q
What will ethene react with and what will it make?
A
React with steam to make ethanol
3
Q
What temp does the reaction need?
A
300°C
4
Q
What pressure does the reaction need?
A
60-70 atmospheres
5
Q
What is phosphoric acid used as?
A
A catalyst
6
Q
Why is this a cheap process at the moment?
A
There’s ethene fairly cheap and not much of it is wasted
7
Q
Why will this process become expensive?
A
Crude oil is a non-renewable resource
8
Q
Equation for ethene and steam to make ethanol?
A
C2H4 + H2O —> C2H5OH
