In the industrial Wacker process, ethene () is converted directly to acetaldehyde using an aqueous solution of . What is the critical role of the added and air ()?

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In the industrial Wacker process, ethene ($CH_2=CH_2$) is converted directly to acetaldehyde using an aqueous solution of $PdCl_2$. What is the critical role of the added $CuCl_2$ and air ($O_2$)?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. During the oxidation of ethene, is reduced to metal. To make the process continuous, oxidizes back to , and the air re-oxidizes the copper.

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