Other important addition reactions of alkenes
2 marks · HardWrite a balanced chemical equation for the hydration of ethene, and name the product formed.
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; ethanol
Also accept: , ethanol; , ethanol
Common mistakes: Naming the product as ethene or ethane; Incorrect formula for ethanol
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M1 · 1 mark · Correct balanced chemical equation for hydration of ethene, with formulae.
A1 · 1 mark · Correct name of the product: ethanol.
Worked solution
The balanced equation is:
The product formed is ethanol.