Methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of nickel catalyst to form :
- CO and H2
- CO and H2O
- CO2 and H2
- CO2 and H2O
Answer
(1) CO and H2
Solution
As per NCERT, reaction of steam with hydrocarbons (or coke) at high temperature in the presence of a catalyst gives dihydrogen:
CH4(g) + H2O(g) Ni, 1273 K CO(g) + 3H2(g)
The mixture of CO and H2 is called water gas (syngas).
∴ Products: CO and H2
Answer: (1)