Abstract
The conversion of syngas to hydrocarbons is achieved through different mechanisms based on the type of perceived monomer and chain initiator, with preference given to two key mechanisms in the explanation of the conversion process. Concerted efforts at explaining the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) mechanism remain unresolved. By graphing the energy of a reaction using the Arrhenius equation, changes occurring in a reaction for temperature variation can produce valuable information on the reaction. This work uses the activation energy (Ea) deduced from the Arrhenius equation to determine the coexistence nature of the different mechanisms for the FTS reaction. The work shows the reaction mechanisms are not competing, but rather complement one another during FTS reaction to yield different products.