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

CH4(g)+H2O(g)1270 K−−−NiX+Y

A
HCHO and H2
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CO and H2
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C
CH3OH and H2
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CO2 and H2
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Solution

The correct option is B CO and H2
When methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of Nickel catalyst it forms carbon monoxide and dihydrogen gas.
CH4+H2O(g)NiCO+3H2

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.

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