In an attempt to maximize the yield of methanol (amount of methanol produced), a chemist would try to shift the equilibrium as far to the right as possible. Which of the following would accomplish this? a. heating the mixture b. adding an excess of carbon monoxide c. removing the methanol as it is formed d. adding a substance that reacts with carbon monoxide

Equilibrium is defined as the state in which the reactants and products are not involved in the further reaction. The equilibrium law is used to shift the equilibrium in the desired output.

The correct answer is:

Option C. removing the methanol as it is formed

The equilibrium can be shifted towards the right by removing the methanol from the reaction.

According to the Equilibrium law, the stress when applied to the chemical reaction in equilibrium, then the net reaction drives in the direction to relieve the stress.

In the experiment, the chemist would remove the methanol formed to continue the reaction and shift the equilibrium towards the right.

Therefore, option C is correct.

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removing the methanol as it is formed

Explanation:

One of the ways to drive the equilibrium position towards the right is to remove one of the products formed.

According to Me Chatelier's principle, the imposition of a constraint on a system in a equilibrium causes the equilibrium position to shift towards a new position that annuls the constraint. Hence, removing the methanol causes the equilibrium position to shift to the far right in order to reestablish equilibrium according to Le Chatelier's principle.