A pressure of 100 atmospheres is used instead of atmospheric pressure. The higher pressure gives a greater yield of methanol and an increased rate of reaction. Explain why. – 6107

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A pressure of 100 atmospheres is used instead of atmospheric pressure.

The higher pressure gives a greater yield of methanol and an increased rate of reaction. 

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  1. At higher pressure, the equilibrium shifts to the side with fewer gas molecules, which is the product side (methanol).
    This increases the yield of methanol.
    The higher pressure also causes more frequent collisions between particles because the particles are closer together, which increases the rate of reaction.

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