Organic II Flashcards
What is an alcohol?
organic molecule, contains an -O-H functional group (hydroxyl)
Molecular formula for ethanol?
C₂H₆O
Molecular formula for methanol?
CH₄O
Molecular formula for propanol?
C₃H₈O
Molecular formula for butanol?
C₄H₁₀O
What is an isomer of propan-1-ol?
Propan-2-ol
What methods can be used to manufacture ethanol?
Hydration of ethene
fermentation of glucose
Write the chemical equation for the hydration of ethene
C₂H₄ + H₂O -> C₂H₅OH
Write the chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose
C₆H₁₂O₆ -> 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂
What conditions are needed for the hydration of ethene?
300ºC
65 atm pressure
phosphoric acid catalyst
What conditions are needed for the fermentation of glucose?
30ºC
yeast
anaerobic
What are the advantages for hydration of ethene?
One product produced (ethanol)
continuous process
What are the disadvantages for hydration of ethene?
requires lots of energy
non renewable raw material
What are the advantages for the fermentation of glucose?
renewable raw material
not energy intensive
What are the disadvantages for the fermentation of glucose?
impure ethanol (produces CO₂ aswel)
batch process
What common name is given to a solution of ethanoic acid?
vinegar
What can ethanol turn into?
ethanoic acid
Write an equation for the complete combustion of ethanol
C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ -> 2CO₂ + H₂O
Why is a blue flame needed for the complete combustion of ethanol?
alcohols contain oxygen therefore more complete combustion
What methods can be used to produce ethanoic acid?
microbial oxidation
chemical oxidation
What is the microbial oxidation of ethanol?
micro-organisms (bacteria) use oxygen in the air to oxides ethanol