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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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How is ethylene oxide industrially prepared?
Options
A Williamson synthesis
B Reaction of ethylene with oxygen at 300°C over silver oxide catalyst
Correct Answer
C Dehydration of ethylene glycol
D Hydrolysis of chloroethanol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethylene oxide is produced by the catalytic oxidation of ethylene with oxygen (or air) at about 300°C using a silver oxide catalyst.

Hint

Oxygen adds across the double bond.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 413 of 1999
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