Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
General formula of alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
What are the products of the complete combustion of alkanes
A
Carbon dioxide and water
3
Q
What are the products of the incomplete combustion of alkanes
A
Carbon monoxide
Carbon
Carbon dioxide
Water
4
Q
What is the general formula for alkenes?
A
CnH2n
5
Q
What is the catalyst for the manufacture of ethanol
A
Phosphoric acid
6
Q
What are the conditions for the manufacture of ethanol using steam?
A
300°C
60-70 atmospheres
7
Q
What are the conditions for the production of ethanol via fermentation?
A
30°c
8
Q
What is the catalyst used for the dehydration of ethanol?
A
Aluminium oxide
9
Q
quality of product (ethene and steam)
A
pure
10
Q
quality of product (fermentation)
A
very impure- needs further processing
