Question

Methane and water react in the presence of Ni catalyst and heat to produce

• A. water gas
• B. carbon dioxide gas
• C. only hydrogen gas

Answer 1

The correct option is A water gas

For the commercial preparation of hydrogen gas, hydrocarbons are used. For example, methane gas and water vapour are mixed in the presence of nickel catalyst which produces a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas. This mixture is also called water gas or syn gas or synthetic gas.