Ethene + Steam = Ethane and perhaps a magical unknown substance

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The reaction of ethene with steam primarily produces ethanol through an electrophilic addition mechanism, represented by the equation CH2=CH2 + H2O → CH3-CH2OH. There is uncertainty regarding the formation of any other significant products, with some sources suggesting that ethanol is the only major product. The discussion also briefly mentions the possibility of ethanal, but notes that its formation would require additional reagents like Potassium Dichromate. Overall, the consensus is that ethanol is the main product of this reaction. Further clarification or alternative products remains elusive in the discussion.
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Homework Statement


Ethene + Steam produces ethanol and...


Homework Equations


CH2=CH2 + H2O ---> CH3-CH2OH or ...

The Attempt at a Solution


Couldn't find anything. I toyed with ethanal but that requires Potassium Dichromate. One 'source' (i.e. yahoo answers (I think)) suggests there is no other product possible.
The question is from a booklet I have.
Any help much sppreciated.
 
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nobahar said:

Homework Statement


Ethene + Steam produces ethanol and...


Homework Equations


CH2=CH2 + H2O ---> CH3-CH2OH or ...

The Attempt at a Solution


Couldn't find anything. I toyed with ethanal but that requires Potassium Dichromate. One 'source' (i.e. yahoo answers (I think)) suggests there is no other product possible.
The question is from a booklet I have.
Any help much sppreciated.

C_2H_4 + H_2O \to C_2H_5OH looks right via an electrophilic addition mechanism. As to whether any other major products forms is doubtful.
 
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Thats ethanol right? Its the only one I could think of also.
Cool name by the way. Gabriel's horn and Torricelli's trumpet both sound like euphemisms.
 
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