Ethane Can Be Formed by Reacting Acetylene with Hydrogen

question 77

Multiple Choice

Ethane can be formed by reacting acetylene with hydrogen.

Under which reaction conditions would you expect to have the greatest equilibrium yield of ethane?

• A)high temperature,high pressure
• B)low temperature,high pressure
• C)high temperature,low pressure
• D)low temperature,low pressure
• E)none of these,unless a catalyst is present

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