Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alcohols

Alcohols — practice question

A reaction sequence for making propanol from the naphtha fraction of petroleum (crude oil) is illustrated. What are processes X and Y?

  • AX: cracking; Y: reaction with steam
  • BX: cracking; Y: fermentation
  • CX: fractional distillation; Y: reaction with steam
  • DX: fractional distillation; Y: fermentation

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