Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alcohols

Alcohols — practice question

Ethanol may be produced by two separate methods.
(a(i))[1]

Give one advantage of fermentation when compared with Method 2.

(a(ii))[1]

Give one disadvantage of fermentation when compared with Method 2.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the product that causes the litmus to turn red.

(b(ii))[1]

State the type of reaction that ethanol takes part in when it reacts with acidified potassium manganate(VII).

(c(i))[1]

Name the ester produced in this reaction.

(c(ii))[1]

Draw the structure of the ester that is formed. Show every atom and every bond.

(d)[2]

Name the type of attractive force present in each substance that accounts for the difference in melting points.

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