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Why is 2-ethylanthraquinone preferred in the commercial production of ? |
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Answer» ially, hydrogen peroxide is prepared by auto-oxidation of 2-ethylanthraquinol. It involves alternate oxidation and reduction of 2-ethylanthraquinol.It involves alternate oxidation and reduction of 2-ethylanthraquinol. First, air is PASSED through a MIXTURE of 2-ethylanthraquinol mixture. It YIELDS 2-ethylanthraquinone and hydrogen peroxide. The product, 2-ethylanthraquinone, is then reduced. For this, hydrogen under a pressure of 1 to 3 atmospheres at 4oC is passed over 2-ethylanthraquinone. This gives back 2-ethylanthraquinol – the reactant. This reaction gives a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide. It is then extracted with water, and the solution of the required concentration is prepared |
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