The compound C2H4 can be used as a starting material for the preparation of many substances.?

Question

(a) Name the compound C2H4 and draw its structural formula.

(b) In the scheme below, state the type of reaction and identify the reagent needed for each reaction.

A B

C2H4 → CH3CH2OH → CH3COOH

Answer 1

(a) ethene CH2==CH2

(b)C2H4 → CH3CH2OH thats a hydration reaction, and to do that you need acidified water, or H2O/H+

CH3CH2OH → CH3COOH, That is an oxidation reaction, you need either an acidified dichromate like KCr2O7/H+ or an acidified permanganate like KMn04/H+, both are good oxidizing agents.