Question

Write the molecular formula of ethanol . Explain different methods of preparation of ethanol other than the method of molasses fermentation .​

Answer 1

c2h5oh

H H

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H-C-C-OH

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H H

Answer 2

Answer:

The molecular formula of ethanol is C2H5OH.  Ethanol is produced from biomass mostly through a fermentation process using glucose derived from sugars (sugar cane, sugar beet and molasses), starch (corn, wheat, grains) or cellulose (forest products) as raw materials.

In this form, it is renewable in nature.  Synthetic ethanol can also be produced from non-renewable sources like coal and gas.

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