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Discuss the pros and cons of producing ethanol through: (a) fermentation and (b) the catalytic addition of steam to ethene.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryOrganic chemistrySupplement content

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This point belongs to Alcohols, especially Alcohols outcomes.
You need to be able to discuss the pros and cons of producing ethanol through: (a) fermentation and (b) the catalytic addition of steam to ethene.
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both methods of ethanol production.

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Discuss the pros and cons of producing ethanol through fermentation.
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