Question

give equations for:
(i)Preparation of ethanol by hydration of C2H4.
(ii)Preparation of acetic acid from ethanol.​

Answer 1

Answer:

first equation

C2H4+H2O-gives-C2H5OH

second equation

C2H5OH

Answer 2

Answer:

1. C2H4 + H2O -> C2H5OH (hydration)

2. C2H5OH + 2[O] -> CH3COOH + H2O (oxidation)