Formation of ethanol from ethene Flashcards
1
Q
How do we form ethanol from ethene (this is gained from fractional distillation)?
A
= hydration
= addition of water as steam
2
Q
What are the conditions?
A
= 300 degrees
= 60 atmospheres
= phosphoric acid catalyst
3
Q
What are the advantages?
A
= faster
= continious proicess
= purer product
4
Q
What are the disadvantages?
A
= ethene is non renewable
= high tech equipment high energy costs for higher pressure
5
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