Which catalyst is used in bosch process when water gas is mixed with excess steam?

$C r_{2} O_{3}$

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$F e_{2} O_{3}$

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$K_{2} C O_{3}$

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$F e_{3} O_{4}$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$F e_{2} O_{3}$

$F e_{2} O_{3}$ is used as a catalyst when water gas is mixed with excess steam to obtain carbon dioxide and Hydrogen.

$(C O$ + $H_{2}) + H_{2} O$ $F e_{2} O_{3} ⟶$ $C O_{2} + H_{2} 0$

This reaction is exothermic.

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