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Carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to give methanol: CO(g) + 2 H2(g)Equilibrium Chemistry Question

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Carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to give methanol:
CO(g) + 2 H2(g) ⇆ CH3OH(g)
A metal container at 400 K is charged with 2.00 bar of an equimolar mixture of CO and H2. A catalyst for the reaction is introduced and the pressure falls to 1.29 bar once equilibrium is achieved. What is Kp for this reaction at 400 K?

A.

1.32

B.

6.54

✓ Correct
C.

8.44

D.

29.1

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