What is C2H4O? Important knowledge about C2H4O.

1. Definition of C₂H₄O

C₂H₄O is the chemical formula for two different compounds: Ethanol and Ethenol. Ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) is a type of alcohol with the formula C₂H₅OH, while Ethenol is a type of alcohol with the formula CH₂=CH-OH.

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common names: Ethanol, Ethenol
1.1.2 English names: Ethanol, Vinyl alcohol
1.2. Molecular mass: of C₂H₄O is 44.05 g/mol.
1.3. Atomic mass: C (12.01), H (1.01), O (16.00).
1.3.1 Molecular structure: 2 C atoms, 4 H atoms and 1 O atom.
1.4 Ion structure: not present in this compound.

2. Properties of C₂H₄O

2.1 Physical properties of C₂H₄O
State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Smell: Alcohol smell
PH Level: 7 (quite neutral)
2.2 Chemical properties of C₂H₄O: Combustion in air produces water and CO₂.

3. Common chemical equation of C₂H₄O:
   2C₂H₄O + 5O₂ -> 4CO₂ + 4H₂O
4. Preparation of C₂H₄O

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C₂H₄O: Prepared from sulfuric acid and ethylene chloride.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of C₂H₄O: Industrially, C₂H₄O is often prepared from organic raw materials such as sugarcane or corn through the process of fermentation.