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प्रश्न
Why is ethanol used as a fuel?
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उत्तर
Ethanol, a highly inflammable liquid, readily burns in the air with a clear flame to give heat and light. Therefore, ethanol is used as a fuel.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give two properties of ethanol.
Name the compound formed when ethanol is heated in excess of conc. sulphuric acid at 443 K. Also, write the chemical equation of the reaction stating the role of conc. sulphuric acid in it. What would happen if hydrogen is added to the product of this reaction in the presence of a catalyst such as palladium or nickel?
How can ethanol and ethanoic acid be differentiated on the basis of their physical properties?
The compound formed when ethene reacts with Hydrogen is ________. (CH4, C2H6, C3H8)
Identify the term/substance in the following:
The catalyst used in the conversion of ethyne to ethane.
State one relevant observation for the following
When the gaseous product obtained by dehydration of ethyl alcohol is passed through bromine water.
The catalyst used in the contact process is
(A) Copper
(B) Iron
(C) Vanadium pentoxide
(D) Manganese dioxide
Draw the structures for the following compounds:
Ethanal
Complete the following equation:
`CH_3 CH_2 OH` 
What would be observed on adding a 5% alkaline potassium permanganate solution drop by drop to some warm ethanol in a test-tube? Write the name of the compound formed during the chemical reaction. Also write chemical equation of the reaction which takes place.
The usual disease caused by the excessive drinking of alcohol over a long period of time is:
(a) diabetes
(b) cataract
(c) cirrhosis
(d) arthritis
Identify the functional group of the CH3OH ?
Identify the functional group of the HCHO ?
Name the oxidising agent used for the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid. Distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid on the basis of (i) litmus test, (ii) reaction with sodium carbonate
Write the rnolecular formula and structural forrnula of ethanol.
Find the odd one out and explain:
State how the following conversion can be carried out:
Ethene to ethyl alcohol
How would you bring about the following conversions? Name the process and write the reaction involved.
Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reaction:
Oxidation of ethanol by acidified potassium dichromate.
