Methanol (ch3oh) can be made by the reaction of co with h2: co (g) + 2h2 (g) ⇌ch3oh (g) to maximize the equilibrium yield of methanol, would you use a high or low temperature?

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Zander Small

8 August, 13:53

Methanol (ch3oh) can be made by the reaction of co with h2: co (g) + 2h2 (g) ⇌ch3oh (g) to maximize the equilibrium yield of methanol, would you use a high or low temperature?

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Brogan Cline · Answer 1

The enthalpy of the creation of Methanol is negative. This means heat is released when the reaction proceeds. You would want to use a low temperature.