I am struggling with this question asked in my Organic Chemistry assignment. I would appreciate any help.
Describe the manufacture of ethanol from Hexane, C6H14.
Include in your description an equation and type of reaction for each step.
How is Ethanol manufactured from Hexane?
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Re: How is Ethanol manufactured from Hexane?
Hexane - H2 dehydration => Hexa-2,4-diene + O3 ozonolysis => 2 Ethanol and Ethanediol