Make up the reaction equations for the conversion scheme: ethane – ethene – ethanol – ethyl acetate – CO2.

Let’s compose equations for organic substances:
1. С2Н6 = Н2 + Н2С = СН2 – dehydrogenation reaction, ethene was obtained;
2. Н2С = СН2 + Н2О = Н3С – СН2 – ОН – hydration, ethanol is released;
3. CH3 – CH2 – OH + CH3COOH = CH3 – COO – CH3 – CH2 + H2O – esterification, ethyl acetate was obtained;
4. СН3СОО – С2Н5 + 5О2 = 4СО2 + 4Н2О – combustion of ethyl acetate ester, carbon dioxide and water are released.
The solution process shows the relationship between hydrocarbons and esters. The end product of the reactions, ethyl acetate, is used as a solvent.