Question 482 of 785 in Organic Chemistry

Making ethanol by fermentation

1 mark · Easy

Name the chemical that is added to ethene for the direct industrial manufacture of ethanol.

Work this out on paper, then compare with the answer and worked solution below. With a free account you can submit written answers for marking.

Show answer

steam (water)

Also accept: water

Common mistakes: glucose; yeast

Show mark scheme and worked solution

Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · States steam (or water).

Worked solution

Steam (water) is added directly to ethene to make ethanol industrially.

Report a problem with this question