Carbon monoxide can be converted by hydrogenolysis to alkanes by the process known as:
Correct answer: B. Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process
- A. Contact process
- B. Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process
- C. Fermentation process
- D. Haber-Bosch process
Explanation
The Fischer-Tropsch process is the correct answer because it involves the conversion of carbon monoxide and hydrogen into hydrocarbons, including alkanes, through a series of chemical reactions that require a catalyst. This process is a type of hydrogenolysis, where hydrogen is used to break bonds and form new products. The other options are unrelated to the conversion of carbon monoxide into alkanes: the Contact process produces sulfuric acid, the Fermentation process converts sugars into alcohol or acids, and the Haber-Bosch process synthesizes ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
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