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What is the mole ratio of hydrogen to carbon dioxide in the process of catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide?(a) 1.25(b) 2.25(c) 3.25(d) 4.25The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The question is from C1 Compounds topic in section Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (b) 2.25

To elaborate: Mole ratio of hydrogen to carbon DIOXIDE is 2.25. The PRESENCE of excess hydrogen is to prevent catalyst fouling with HIGH molecular weight compounds that adsorbs on catalyst.



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