Multiple choice

The acetic acid is manufactured by catalytic carbonylation of methanol through

  1. The Monsanto process

  2. The Shell higher olefin process

  3. Olefin metathesis

  4. Silylmetalation

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Explanation

The Monsanto process is an important method for the manufacture of acetic acid by catalytic carbonylation of methanol. This process operates at a pressure of 30-60 atm and a temperature of 150-200 °C and gives a selectivity greater than 99%.