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Carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen under certain conditions to form methanol (CH3OH). Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction indicating the physical states of reactants and product as well as the conditions under which this reaction takes place.

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH

Pressure: 300atm Temperature: 300℃

Catalyst: zinc oxide and chromium oxide

Chemistry · Class 10