Hidratación de etileno
C2H4 + H2O → C2H5OH
Descripción general
Ethylene undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration to form ethanol. This is the primary industrial method for producing synthetic ethanol, using phosphoric acid on a silica support at 300 C and 70 atm. The reaction is exothermic but requires high temperature for kinetic reasons.
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Ejemplo cotidiano
Industrial ethanol for solvents, fuels, and chemical feedstock is primarily produced by this catalytic hydration of ethylene from petroleum.
Importancia industrial
Más de 5 millones de toneladas de etanol sintético se producen anualmente por hidratación del etileno, principalmente como disolvente industrial y como materia prima química.
Propiedades
- Tipo
- Orgánica
- Reversible
- Sí
- Energía
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -44,0 kJ/mol
- Catalizador
- Phosphoric acid on silica
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Preguntas frecuentes
What is the equation for Hidratación de etileno?
The balanced equation is: C₂H₄ + H₂O → C₂H₅OH.
What type of reaction is Hidratación de etileno?
Hidratación de etileno is a orgánica reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Hidratación de etileno exothermic or endothermic?
Hidratación de etileno is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -44.0 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Hidratación de etileno?
This reaction requires a catalyst (Phosphoric acid on silica).