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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations

Question 1 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Which of the following is the correct word equation for the reaction described below? Methanol (CH3OH) forms when carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen.

Answer
A
carbon monoxide + methanol → hydrogen
B
methanol → carbon monoxide + hydrogen
C
carbon monoxide + hydrogen → methanol
D
methanol + hydrogen → carbon dioxide

Explanation

The statement says methanol forms when carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen, so carbon monoxide and hydrogen are the reactants and methanol is the product. The word equation is carbon monoxide + hydrogen → methanol, which is choice C.

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