Question

Predict the product 'X' and 'Y' of the given reaction.

• A. $CO$ and $H_2$
• B. $C{O}_2$ and $H_2$
• C. $C{H}_{3}OH$ and $H_2$
• D. $HCHO$ and $H_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $CO$ and $H_2$

When methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of Nickel catalyst it forms carbon monoxide and dihydrogen gas.
$C{H}_4+H_{2}O\left(g\right)\stackrel{Ni}{⟶}CO+3H_2$

CO formed here is very toxic to human beings because it forms a stable complex with haemoglobin which will reduce oxygen carrying ability of blood.