Ethanol (CH3CH2OH)

Author:Tamil Nadu Board
10th Tamil Nadu Board
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Important Questions on Ethanol (CH3CH2OH)

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An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B.

Name the process.

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An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B.

Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound B.

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Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reaction:

Combustion of ethanol.

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Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reaction:

Oxidation of ethanol by acidified potassium dichromate.

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How is ethanol manufactured from sugarcane?

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C2H5OH + 3O22CO2+ 3H2O, is a:

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Rectified spirit is an aqueous solution which contains about _____ of ethanol: