The selectivity toward CHx (x = 1–3) depends on γ-Al2O3 support and its surface properties.
Rh/γ-Al2O3 catalyst exhibits the higher selectivity toward CHx (x = 1,2) formation from syngas.
C2 species (C2H2,CHCO,CH2CHO) are the main products on Rh/γ-Al2O3 catalyst.
γ-Al2O3 surface hydroxyls affect the selectivity of C2 species over Rh/γ-Al2O3 catalyst.