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Ethene reacts with water to form ethanol this reaction is called ________.

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a

Combustion reaction

b

Oxidation reaction

c

Addition reaction

d

Substitution reaction

answer is C.

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CH2=CH2+H2OCH3CH2OH

Ethene and water combine in this process to create ethanol. Hydration is an example of an addition reaction. 

Hydrocarbons with double or triple bonds are unsaturated. Unsaturated substances are changed into saturated substances through the adding reaction. 

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Ethene reacts with water to form ethanol this reaction is called ________.