Methanol has the formula CH3OH and can be produced by the reaction of carbon monoxide with hydrogen gas.

Question

CO + 2 H2 <--> CH3OH + heat

In an attempt to maximize the yield of methanol (amount of methanol produced), a chemist
would try to shift the equilibrium as far to the right as possible. What could we do to accomplish this would accomplish this? List four separate things we would do to maximize the production of methanol

Answer 1

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since it is exothermic, cool the reaction.
Increase the concentration of H2 substantually. If you cool the reaction sufficently, the methanol will condense to liquid removing CH3OH vapor, and the reaction will tend to the right.

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