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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how is c2h5oh formed ........ is by substituting reaction or addition reaction

OpenStudy (anonymous):

as i see its both substitution and addition addition with water C2H4 + H2O --> CH3CH2OH and substitution would be in decomposition of esters (hydrolysis) RCOOCH2CH3 + H2O --> RCOOH + HOCH2CH3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right.

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