Ethanol is produced industrially by the acid-catalyzed reaction of ethylene with water. The balanced equation for this reaction is as follows: 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 balanced equation shows a 1:1 mole ratio between ethylene and ethanol. The molar mass of ethanol (C2H5OH) is approximately 46 g/mol. Therefore, 7.24 mol of ethylene would produce 7.24 mol of ethanol, which equals 7.24 mol * 46 g/mol = 333.04 g, rounded to 334 g.

Ethanol Is Produced Industrially by the Acid-Catalyzed Reaction of Ethylene