Methyl alcohol is industrially prepared by the action of

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Methyl alcohol is industrially prepared by the action of

Options

(a) CH₃COCH₃
(b) CO + H₂
(c) CH₃COOH
(d) C₂H₅OH

Correct Answer:

CO + H₂

Explanation:

Methyl alcohol is prepared industrially from water gas (CO + H₂). In this process, water gas is mixed with half of the volume of hydrogen and is passed over heated Cr₂O₃-ZnO catalyst at 573 K under high pressure.

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Topics: Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (80)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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