(a) Do a literature review on the different methods of synthesis of ethyl alcohol and list them.

(b) Make a table of advantages and disadvantages of each method/pathway.

(c) Perform a gross profit analysis for all pathways you have chosen based on the current prices of the chemicals.

(d) Eliminate some of the pathways based on your analysis.

(e) Make a process flow diagram for the production of ethanol on a large scale based on one path way that shows all unit processes and operations. (you can draw on your own using e-draw which is a software that is free to use or otherwise use MS Visio) or submit the diagram from literature with proper cross reference.

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Answer and step by step explanation Ethyl alcohol also known as ethanol can be synthesized through a variety of methods Some of the most common methods of synthesis include Fermentation This is the ol... View the full answer