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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