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 $