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3 marksEthanol

CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · May/June 2026 · Paper 2 · Question 3(b)(iv)

Fermentation is a process used to produce ethanol from carbohydrates using yeast.

Explain how the overconsumption of ethanol could have a negative economic impact on a society.

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  3. 3(a)(iii)Reforming is a technique used to produce cycloalkanes from straight chain alkanes. Using an equation, show how cyclomethylhexane can be formed by reforming.[4 marks]
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  7. 3(b)(iii)Ethanol produced from sugar cane residues is used instead of petrol as a fuel in cars. State ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of this practice. Advantage.…[2 marks]
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