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Methanol (CH3OH\text{CH}_3\text{OH}CH3​OH) is synthesized industrially by reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen gas:

CO(g)+2H2(g)⇌CH3OH(g) \text{CO(g)} + 2\text{H}_2\text{(g)} \rightleftharpoons \text{CH}_3\text{OH(g)} CO(g)+2H2​(g)⇌CH3​OH(g)

This reversible reaction is typically carried out at a pressure of 50 atm to reach a dynamic equilibrium.

Explain the effect on the rate of attainment of equilibrium if the process is carried out at a pressure higher than 50 atm.

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Reversible reactions and equilibria Questions

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Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Reversible reactions and equilibria with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 38 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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