Methanol is produced industrially by catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide according to the fol — Stoichiometry Chemistry Question
Question
Methanol is produced industrially by catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide according to the following equation:
CO(g) + 2 H2(g) → CH3OH(l)
If the yield of the reaction is 40%, what volume of CO (measured at STP) would be needed to produce 1.0 × 10^6 kg CH3OH?
A.
2.8 × 10^8 L
B.
7.0 × 10^8 L
C.✓ Correct
1.7 × 10^9 L
D.
2.1 × 10^9 L
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