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Among the following, which is the condition favourable for the formation of CH3OH from CO and H2 ?


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Finely divided 'Fe' catalyst, 'Mo' promoter temperature = 3000C, Pressure = 200atm

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'Ni' catalyst, T = 725 - 775 K, P = 200atm

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'ZnO' catalyst, Cr2O3 - promoter, T = 3000C, P = 200atm

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'Co' catalyst, T = 2000C

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Solution

The correct option is C

'ZnO' catalyst, Cr2O3 - promoter, T = 3000C, P = 200atm


Formation of CH3OH from CO and H2 requires the use of Zinc oxide as a catalyst and chromium(III) oxide as the promoter at 300C and under pressure of 200 atm.


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