One of the most prevalent ethanol derivatives is ethylene glycol. It is produced by oxidizing ethanol with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst. Ethylene oxide is generated as an intermediate which then reacts with water to form ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol finds widespread applications as an anti-freeze and coolant in automobile radiators due to its high boiling point and freezing point....
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