Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 185
Question: The reaction, water gas $ (CO+H_2)+H_2673K,300 $ atmosphere in presence of the catalyst $ Cr_2O_3/ZnO $ is used for the manufacture of
[MP PMT 1989]
Options:
A) HCHO
B) HCOOH
C) $ CH_3OH $
D) $ CH_3COOH $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ \underbrace{CO+H_2} _{\text{water gas}}+H_2\underset{672K,\ 200atm}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Cr_2O_2/ZnO}}}CH_3OH $