Ethene + Steam = Ethane and perhaps a magical unknown substance

[nobahar]

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.

 

[gabriels-horn]

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.

 

[nobahar]

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.