Question

Describe the synthesis and use of ethylene glycol. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ethylene oxide reacts with water to produce ethylene glycol according to the chemical equation: C2H4O + H2O → HO−CH2CH2−OH. This reaction can be catalyzed by either acids or bases, or can occur at neutral pH under elevated temperatures.

Chemical reactions Ethylene glycol is used as a protecting group for carbonyl groups in organic synthesis. Treating a ketone or aldehyde with ethylene glycol in the presence of an acid catalyst (e.g., p-toluenesulfonic acid).

Answer 2

Answer:

Ethylene oxide react with water to produce Ethylene glycol according to chemical equations

C2h4O +H2o ->Ho-ch2CH2-oh

• this reaction can be cataylzed by either acid or base or can occur a natural pH under elevated temperature.