But-2-ene (C4H8\text{C}_4\text{H}_8C4H8) and but-1-yne (C4H6\text{C}_4\text{H}_6C4H6) are unsaturated hydrocarbons with significant synthetic applications.
But-2-ene can be converted into butan-2-ol by reaction with steam in an industrial hydration process.
Identify a suitable catalyst and an appropriate temperature for this industrial hydration process.
Write a chemical equation for this hydration reaction using molecular formulas.
In a laboratory, butan-2-ol can be dehydrated back to but-2-ene.
What type of reaction is dehydration?
Write a chemical equation for the dehydration of butan-2-ol to form but-2-ene using molecular formulas.
But-2-ene and but-1-yne can both be burned as fuels. The equations for their complete combustion are:
Under restricted oxygen supply, incomplete combustion is a significant risk. Suggest why but-2-ene is more susceptible to incomplete combustion than but-1-yne per mole of fuel burned.
Name the dangerous gas produced during incomplete combustion and explain why it is toxic to humans.
