Question

Among the following which is the condition favourable for the formation of $C{H}_{3}OH$ from $CO$ and $H_2$ ?

• A. Finely divided 'Fe' catalyst, 'Mo' promoter temperature = ${300}^{\circ }C$, Pressure = 200 atm
• B. 'Ni' catalyst, T = 725 - 775 K, P = 200 atm
• C. 'ZnO' catalyst, $C{r}_2{O}_3$ - promoter, T = ${300}^{\circ }$C, P = 200 atm
• D. 'Co' catalyst, T = ${200}^{\circ }C$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

'ZnO' catalyst, $C{r}_2{O}_3$ - promoter, T = ${300}^{\circ }$C, P = 200 atm

Formation of $C{H}_{3}OH$ from $CO$ and $H_2$ requires the use of Zinc oxide as a catalyst and chromium(III) oxide