In an attempt to maximize the yield of methanol (amount of methanol produced), a chemist would try to shift the equilibrium as far to the right as possible. Which of the following would accomplish this? a. heating the mixture b. adding an excess of carbon monoxide c. removing the methanol as it is formed d. adding a substance that reacts with carbon monoxide

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Diana Whitney

11 December, 16:57

In an attempt to maximize the yield of methanol (amount of methanol produced), a chemist would try to shift the equilibrium as far to the right as possible. Which of the following would accomplish this? a. heating the mixture b. adding an excess of carbon monoxide c. removing the methanol as it is formed d. adding a substance that reacts with carbon monoxide

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Mara Ross · Answer 1

removing the methanol as it is formed

Explanation:

One of the ways to drive the equilibrium position towards the right is to remove one of the products formed.

According to Me Chatelier's principle, the imposition of a constraint on a system in a equilibrium causes the equilibrium position to shift towards a new position that annuls the constraint. Hence, removing the methanol causes the equilibrium position to shift to the far right in order to reestablish equilibrium according to Le Chatelier's principle.