Question

The rate of the synthesis is virtually independent of pressure with cobalt.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Catalyst in section Hydrocarbon Synthesis and Hydroformylation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

Explanation: The rate of the synthesis is virtually independent of pressure with cobalt, for iron it is almost linear with the pressure (at least up to 675 psi) and approximately proportional to the partial pressures of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.