Problem: CH3OH can be synthesized by the following reaction.CO(g) + 2 H2(g) → CH3OH(g)How many liters of CO gas, measured under the same conditions, is required?

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PV=nRT


Step 1. mole (n) CO2(g)

molar mass of CH3OH = 32.04 g/mol

CO(g) + 2 H2(g) → CH3OH(g)

1 mol of CO2(g) forms 1 mol CH3OH(g)

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CH3OH can be synthesized by the following reaction.
CO(g) + 2 H2(g) → CH3OH(g)

How many liters of CO gas, measured under the same conditions, is required?

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