BITSAT2019ChemistryHydrogenActual
Which of the following reactions is an example of use of water gas in the synthesis of other compounds?
Options
- ACH 4 g + H 2 O g → Ni 1270   K CO g + H 2 g
- BCO g + H 2 O g → Catalyst 673   K CO 2 g + H 2 g
- CC n H 2 n + 2 + n . H 2 O g → Ni 1270   K n . CO + 2 n + 1 H 2
- DCO g + 2 H 2 g → Catalyst Cobalt CH 3 · OH I
Correct answer
D. CO g + 2 H 2 g → Catalyst Cobalt CH 3 · OH I
Step-by-step solution
The mixture of CO g and H 2 g is known water gas as it is used in the synthesis of other compounds. When carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen in presence of catalyst cobalt the product formed is methanol. Therefore, water gas is producing a an alcohol in this reaction.