In the industrial two-step process of hydroformylation followed by reduction, how many moles of dihydrogen gas () are consumed in total to convert of ethene () completely into propan-1-ol ()?

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In the industrial two-step process of hydroformylation followed by reduction, how many moles of dihydrogen gas ($H_2$) are consumed in total to convert $1	ext{ mole}$ of ethene ($C_2H_4$) completely into propan-1-ol ($CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$)?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 2. Step 1 (Hydroformylation): (consumes ). Step 2 (Reduction): (consumes ). Total dihydrogen consumed = .

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