2. During the industrial synthesis of methanol (CH³OH), carbon monoxide (CO) reacts with hydrogen gas. The reaction has a AH= +100.4 kJ/mol. a. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. b. Is it better to maintain this system at a low or high temperature, to obtain a good output of methanol? c. Is it preferable to maintain this system at high or low pressure to produce more methanol? Explain.

2. During the industrial synthesis of methanol (CH³OH), carbon monoxide (CO) reacts with hydrogen gas. The reaction has a AH= +100.4 kJ/mol. a. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. b. Is it better to maintain this system at a low or high temperature, to obtain a good output of methanol? c. Is it preferable to maintain this system at high or low pressure to produce more methanol? Explain.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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