Difference Between ethane and ethanol
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Explanation:
The key difference between ethane and ethanol is that ethane is an alkane whereas ethanol is alcohol. However, both are organic compounds. When considering the chemical composition of two compounds, ethane contains carbon and hydrogen atoms while ethanol has carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
Conversion:
Ethene is converted into ethanol by passing its vapours through water in the presence of sulphuric acid. This reaction is called hydration of ethane.
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