The reaction sequence starting with C2H6 is as follows:
C2H6 (ethane) undergoes chlorination to form C2H5Cl (ethyl chloride).C2H5Cl undergoes elimination to form C2H4 (ethylene).C2H4 undergoes hydroxylation to form C2H5OH (ethanol).C2H5OH undergoes esterification to form CH3COOC2H5 (ethyl acetate).
The reaction sequence starting with C2H6 is as follows:
C2H6 (ethane) undergoes chlorination to form C2H5Cl (ethyl chloride).C2H5Cl undergoes elimination to form C2H4 (ethylene).C2H4 undergoes hydroxylation to form C2H5OH (ethanol).C2H5OH undergoes esterification to form CH3COOC2H5 (ethyl acetate).