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Methanol is produced industrially by catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide according to the folStoichiometry Chemistry Question

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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.

1.7 × 10^9 L

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D.

2.1 × 10^9 L

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