production of ethanol by the hydration of ethylene
Ethanol can be produced by the hydration of ethylene.
C2H4 + H2O C2H5OH
There is a side reaction that produces ethyl ether
2C2H5OH (C2H5)2O + H2O
From literature review identify the suitable operating conditions and critically analyse the process to obtain this yield and Catalyst used in the process.
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