Question

What happens when Ethene is reacted with water in the presence of Phosphoric acid?

Answer 1

1. The reaction of Ethene in the presence of Phosphoric acid results in the formation of Ethanol.
2. The chemical reaction is as follows:
   $$\begin{gathered} {\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{C}={\mathrm{CH}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{l}\right)\underset{\mathrm{Phosphoric}\mathrm{acid}}{\overset{{300}^0\mathrm{C}}{\to }}{\mathrm{CH}}_3-{\mathrm{CH}}_2-\mathrm{OH}\left(\mathrm{l}\right) \\ \mathrm{Ethene}\mathrm{Ethanol} \end{gathered}$$
3. Therefore, Ethanol is produced when Ethene is reacted with water in the presence of Phosphoric acid.