Formation of ethanol from ethene Flashcards

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How do we form ethanol from ethene (this is gained from fractional distillation)?

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= hydration
= addition of water as steam

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What are the conditions?

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= 300 degrees
= 60 atmospheres
= phosphoric acid catalyst

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What are the advantages?

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= faster
= continious proicess
= purer product

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What are the disadvantages?

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= ethene is non renewable
= high tech equipment high energy costs for higher pressure

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