What is the maximum amount of ethanol that can be produced?

By admin | Jan 28, 2010
Pat M asked:


Ethanol (C2H5OH) is synthesized for industrial use by the following reaction, carried out at very high pressure.
C2H4(g) + H2O(g) C2H5OH(l)
What is the maximum amount of ethanol that can be produced when 1.5 kg of ethylene (C2H4) and 0.012 kg of steam are placed into the reaction vessel?

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