Chemistry · IGCSE · Cambridge · Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Chemistry 0971 (Extended) (2026–2028) · Specification point · 11.6 · Organic chemistry
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11.6 Alcohols
| Core | Supplement |
|---|---|
1 Describe the manufacture of ethanol by: (a) fermentation of aqueous glucose at 25–35°C in the presence of yeast and in the absence of oxygen (b) catalytic addition of steam to ethene at 300°C and 6000 kPa/60 atm in the presence of an acid catalyst | 4 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the manufacture of ethanol by: (a) fermentation (b) catalytic addition of steam to ethene |
2 Describe the combustion of ethanol | |
3 State the uses of ethanol as: (a) a solvent (b) a fuel |