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Following reaction is called __________ reaction.
CO(g) + H2O(g)673−−−−→catalystCO2(g) + H2(g)

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combustion
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disproportionate
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coal gasification
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water-gas shift
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Solution

The correct option is C water-gas shift

The water-gas shift reaction (WGSR) describes the reaction of carbon monoxide and water vapor to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen (the mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen is known as water gas):

CO+H2OCO2+H2


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