Methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of nickel catalyst to form:

Methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of nickel catalyst to form:
A CO and $H_2$
B CO and $H_2O$
C $CO_2$ and $H_2O$
D $CO_2$ and $H_2$

Detailed Solution

$CH_4 + H_2O \xrightarrow[1273K]{Ni} CO + 3H_2$ The products are CO and $H_2$ (water gas / syngas).

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