Ethanol is produced industrially by the acid catalyzed reaction of ethylene with water. The balanced equation for this reaction is: C₂H₄(g) + H₂O(g) → C₂H₅OH(l)
If water is present in excess, how many grams of ethanol can be produced from 7.24 mol of ethylene?

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The molar mass of ethanol (C2H5OH) is approximately 46.08 g/mol. Therefore, 7.24 mol of ethylene will produce 7.24 mol of ethanol, which is 7.24 mol × 46.08 g/mol = 333.79 g, approximately 334 g.

Ethanol Is Produced Industrially by the Acid Catalyzed Reaction of Ethylene