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        Cr and Mn oxide catalysts in molecular proportions gave higher yields of higher alcohols and lower yields of MeOH in the MeOH synthesis from CO and H₂ when precipitated by alkali hydroxides than when formed by ignition of the nitrates.  The catalyst impregnated with 9.8% Rb gave the highest yield of higher alcohols.  Theories to account for this effect are discussed.  A careful analysis was made of the product obtained by using a Cr-Mn catalyst containing 15% Rb.