Ethanol amine is produced using ammonia and_________________?

Correct answer: B. Ethylene oxide

  • A. Ethyl benzene
  • B. Ethylene oxide
  • C. Ethanol
  • D. Ethane

Explanation

Ethanolamines are formed by reacting ammonia with ethylene oxide, which adds the hydroxyethyl group to ammonia. Ethanol is not the usual industrial reactant for this synthesis.

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