Other important addition reactions of alkenes
3 marks · EasyName the starting materials used in the industrial production of ethanol from ethene.
Write the balanced equation for this process.
State one condition required for this reaction.
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(a) Ethene and steam
(b) \ce{C2H4 + H2O -> C2H5OH}
(c) Temperature of about 300 °C OR phosphoric acid catalyst OR pressure of 60–70 atm
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Marking points
B1 (a) · 1 mark · Names both starting materials: ethene and steam (or water).
A1 (b) · 1 mark · Writes correct balanced equation: \ce{C2H4 + H2O -> C2H5OH}
B2 (c) · 1 mark · States any one condition (temperature, pressure, or catalyst)
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(a) Ethene and steam.
(c) Condition: e.g. 300 °C, or use of phosphoric acid catalyst.