NEET2026ChemistryHydrogenActual
Methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of nickel catalyst to form :
Options
- ACO and H ₂ O
- BCO ₂ and H ₂
- CCO and H ₂
- DCO ₂ and H ₂ O
Correct answer
C. CO and H ₂
Step-by-step solution
The reaction of methane with steam at 1273 K in the presence of a nickel catalyst is known as steam reforming of methane. It is an industrial method for the preparation of hydrogen gas. The balanced chemical equation is: CH ₄( g ) + H ₂ O ( g ) [ Ni ] 1273 K CO ( g ) + 3 H ₂( g ) The products formed are carbon monoxide ( CO ) and hydrogen ( H ₂ ). Answer: CO and H ₂