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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrogen

If one wants to make methanol out of synthesis gas. What should be the ratio of the gaseous components in the synthesis gas?

  1. A \(1: 2\)
  2. B \(1: 1\)
  3. C \(1: 3\)
  4. D \(3: 1\)
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(A) \(1: 2\)

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Synthesis gas is a fuel gas mixture, consisting of \(\mathrm{H}_2\) and \(\mathrm{CO}\) in ratio \(1: 2\). Synthesis gas is used to produce ammonia or methanol. \[ \mathrm{CO}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH} \] Methanol Hence, option (1) is correct.