Ethanol to acetone

Explanation

To convert ethanol (C2H5OH) to acetone (C3H6O), we can follow a series of chemical reactions. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process:

### Step 1: Oxidation of Ethanol to Acetaldehyde
- **Reaction**: Ethanol (C2H5OH) is oxidized to acetaldehyde (CH3CHO).
- **Conditions**: This can be done using copper (Cu) as a catalyst at a temperature of 573 K.
- **Equation**:
\[
\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} \xrightarrow{\text{Cu, 573 K}} \text{CH}_3\text{CHO}
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