ChemistryClass 10ICSE
Q
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.
A
CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH
Pressure: 300atm Temperature: 300℃
Catalyst: zinc oxide and chromium oxide