Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

Which alcohol is produced by catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide in the presence of a ZnO – Cr2O3 catalyst?

A

Methanol

B

Ethanol

C

Isopropanol

D

Butanol

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Methanol, also known as wood spirit, is produced primarily by catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide at high pressure and temperature in the presence of a ZnO – Cr2O3 catalyst.

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