(CO+H2)+H2673k,300atm,/Cr2O3−ZnO→ The above shown reaction may by used for manufacture of:
A
HCHO
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B
CH3COOH
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C
HCOOH
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D
CH3OH
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Solution
The correct option is DCH3OH Methanol is prepared on an industrial scale from a mixture of CO and H2. The mixture is subjected to 200atm pressure and passed over ZnO and Cr2O3 catalyst at 400 to 450 degrees celsius.