In terms of Le Chatelier's Principle, explain why steam

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In terms of Le Chatelier's Principle, explain why steam reforming is done at low pressures while methanol synthesis is performed at moderate to high pressures. Explain why reforming is done at high temperature and methanol synthesis is performed at low to moderate temperatures.

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QUESTION:

In terms of Le Chatelier's Principle, explain why steam reforming is done at low pressures while methanol synthesis is performed at moderate to high pressures. Explain why reforming is done at high temperature and methanol synthesis is performed at low to moderate temperatures.

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From Le Chatelier’s principle it can be stated that when a system achieves equilibrium it will compensate for the changes in temperature and pressure.

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