Question

convert ethene to formaldehyde

Answer 1

Answer: ethene to formaldehyde by ozonisation

C2H4 + O3 = 2 HCHO( formaldehyde)

Explanation:

Answer 2

Ethene can be converted into formaldehyde by the process of ozonolysis.

• When ethene reacts with ozone, it forms an unstable compound called Ozonide.
• Ozonide further reacts with Zinc dust to form two molecules of formaldehyde.
• In this reaction, double-bonded carbon atom ethene is converted into carbonyl compound HCHO.

Hence, ethene can be converted into formaldehyde by the process of ozonolysis.