MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #53

92g of ethanol is passed over heated alumina at 340-450 °C. What is the mass of the ethene gas produced at 100% yield?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #53

  1. Question 1

    Q1. 92g of ethanol is passed over heated alumina at 340-450 °C. What is the mass of the ethene gas produced at 100% yield?

    • A) 28 g
    • B) 46 g
    • C) 56 g
    • D) 92 g

    Answer: 56 g

    Explanation: 92g ethanol is 2 moles, which dehydrates to 2 moles of ethene (28g/mol), totaling 56g. 28g assumes only one mole reacted.