Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

Alcohols like methanol, $\text{CH}_3\text{OH}$, are seen as possible substitutes for fossil fuels because they can power car engines.
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Define, with the help of an equation that includes state symbols, the standard enthalpy change of combustion, \Delta H_c^, for methanol at $298\text{ K}$.

(b)[3]

Use these values to work out \Delta H_{\text{reaction}}^ for the synthesis of methanol, using the equation below. Include a sign in your answer. $\text{CO}(g) + 2\text{H}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{OH}(g)$ $\Delta H_{\text{reaction}}^$ = ................. $\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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The reaction is carried out under these conditions: pressure $200$ atmospheres $(2 \times 10^7\,\text{Pa})$, temperature $600\,\text{K}$, catalyst oxides of Cr, Cu, and Zn. In the spaces below, describe how each condition influences the rate at which methanol forms: pressure temperature catalyst

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This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The correct equation is $\text{CH}_3\text{OH}(l) + \tfrac{3}{2}\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$

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