Methanol is prepared industrially from synthesis gas (CO and H2). CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g); ΔH°...

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Methanol is prepared industrially from synthesis gas (CO andH2). CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g); ΔH° = -21.7 kcal Would the fractionof methanol obtained at equilibrium be increased by raising thetemperature? Explain.

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We have been given a reaction for which H is 217kCal A negative change in enthalpy of implies theexothermic nature of the reaction This means heat is beingreleased in the reactionWhen any change in the conditions    See Answer
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