The product of the reaction between steam and Hydrocarbon in presence of Ni catalyst at 900°C is _____.
Correct answer: B. CO+H²(water gas)
- A. CO²+O²
- B. CO+H²(water gas)
- C. CO³+H²O
- D. Laughing Gas
Explanation
Steam reforming of a hydrocarbon such as methane over nickel at about 900 °C gives carbon monoxide and hydrogen: CH4 + H2O → CO + 3H2. The likely distractor is carbon dioxide and oxygen, but steam reforming does not produce oxygen and the product mixture is commonly called water gas.
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