Question:

The alcohol manufactured from water gas is

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • $CH_3OH$
  • $C_2H_5OH$
  • $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$
  • $(CH_3)_2CHOH$
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Methyl alcohol is manufactured from water gas. In this process, water gas (an equimolar mixture of $CO$ and $H _{2}$ ) is heated with half its volume of hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. $\underset{\text{water gas}}{CO +H_2+H_2} {A ->[{CrO_3-ZnO}][{300- 400^{\circ}C}] \underset{Methyl Alcohol(Patart Process)}{CH3OH}}$
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Alcohols

What is Alcohol?

Alcohol is a derivative of water (H2O) that has one, two, or more hydroxyl groups that are attached to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon chain (an alkyl group). It is one of the most common organic compounds used in sweeteners, fragrances, and medicine. 

Read More: Types of Alcohol

Uses of Alcohol:

  • Ethanol is the alcohol used in alcoholic drinks. It can be used as an industrial methylated spirit where methanol is used very little in quantity as it can be dangerous.
  • It is used as fuel to produce carbon dioxide and water by the process of fermentation. Whereas methanol burns carbon dioxide and water to facilitate combustion.
  • Alcohol is an organic compound used as a solvent that is insoluble in water.
  • It can be used to lower the level of sugar.
  • Alcohol is used as a preservative in laboratories.