Reactions Of Alkanols Flashcards
1
Q
Alkanols are oxidized to produce alkanoic acid and water
A
Potassium dichromate VI
From orange ti green
Potassium permanganate
Form purple to colorless
2
Q
Sources of ethanol
A
- Addition of steam to ethene
- Fermentation»_space; glucose 37°c yeast
3
Q
Uses of ethanol
A
Fuel
Alcoholic beverages
Solvent