Question
Identify the catalyst used to transform carbon monoxide from water gas into carbon dioxide
MHT CET
Chemistry
p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
2026
MHT CET 2026 (20 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Potassium dichromate
- B. Sodium chromate
- C. Iron chromate
- D. Nickel
Answer
C. Iron chromate
Step-by-step solution
The reaction of carbon monoxide of water gas (syngas) with steam to form carbon dioxide and dihydrogen is called the water-gas shift reaction. CO(g) + H _2 O(g) Iron chromate, 673 K CO _2 (g) + H _2 (g) The catalyst used in this process is iron chromate. Answer: Iron chromate
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