Methanol Chlorination Reaction Details

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Start date Jan 29, 2011
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The reaction between methanol (CH3OH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the presence of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) at 400°C produces methyl chloride (CH3Cl) and water (H2O). The high temperature is crucial as it enhances the reaction rate and promotes the dehydration process. Aluminum oxide acts as a catalyst, facilitating the conversion of methanol to methyl chloride while also serving as a dehydration agent, removing water produced during the reaction. This catalytic role is essential for increasing the efficiency of the reaction and driving it to completion.

Jan 29, 2011

asamaid1

HI,

I want to know the details of the following reaction

400 C
CH3OH + HCl -------Aluminium Oxide---> CH3Cl + H2O

could anyone tell me more about this reaction please. Thabks.

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Jan 29, 2011

themonk

It has high temperature (400°C) and Al₂O₃ is a dehydration agent.

How does temperature affect the reaction?
Why is Aluminium Oxide used? What does it do?

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