Methyl alcohol is industrially prepared by the action of

Methyl Alcohol Is Industrially Prepared By The Action Of Chemistry Question

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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