In the industrial synthesis of acetic acid, methanol is made to react with carbon monoxide. The balanced equation for this reaction is as follows: CH₃OH(g) + CO(g) → CH₃COOH(l)
If methanol is present in excess, how many moles of CO(g) are required to produce 16.6 moles of acetic acid?

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The balanced equation shows a 1:1 molar ratio between CO(g) and CH3COOH(l). Therefore, to produce 16.6 moles of acetic acid, 16.6 moles of CO(g) are required.

In the Industrial Synthesis of Acetic Acid, Methanol Is Made