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How is Ethanol manufactured from Hexane?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 2:39 am
by Mags88
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.

Re: How is Ethanol manufactured from Hexane?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 3:10 am
by ChenBeier
Hexane - H2 dehydration => Hexa-2,4-diene + O3 ozonolysis => 2 Ethanol and Ethanediol