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Ayrahb · 04-23-2007, 11:17 AM

I am far from being an expert, but doesn't burning a molecule of ethanol produce two molecules of CO2 and 3 molecules of water? How do we get hydrocarbons in this? Is it because of the benzene used in dehydration?

Any chemists out there who care to clarify this?

On a side note, I just checked if my car is compatible with E85 blends (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) and it's not. I guess no increase in power for me.

04-23-2007, 11:17 AM	#12
Ayrahb Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	I am far from being an expert, but doesn't burning a molecule of ethanol produce two molecules of CO2 and 3 molecules of water? How do we get hydrocarbons in this? Is it because of the benzene used in dehydration? Any chemists out there who care to clarify this? On a side note, I just checked if my car is compatible with E85 blends (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) and it's not. I guess no increase in power for me. __________________ Calgary... Anywhere else, I'd be conservative.