Methanol (ch3oh) can be made by the reaction of co with h2: co(g)+2h2(g)⇌ch3oh(g) to maximize the equilibrium yield of methanol,

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Brut [27]

3 years ago

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Methanol (ch3oh) can be made by the reaction of co with h2: co(g)+2h2(g)⇌ch3oh(g) to maximize the equilibrium yield of methanol,

would you use a high or low temperature?

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BlackZzzverrR [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-18T01:35:25+03:00

BlackZzzverrR [31]3 years ago

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The enthalpy of the creation of Methanol is negative. This means heat is released when the reaction proceeds. You would want to use a low temperature.