Which of the following reactiona is an example of use of water gas in the synthesis of other compounds?

Options

A. `CH_(4(g))+H_(2)O_((g))overset(1270 K)underset(Ni)rarr CO_((g))+H_(2(g))`
B. `CO_((g))+H_(2)O_((g))overset(673 K)underset("Catalyst")rarr CO_(2(g))+H_(2(g))`
C. `C_(n)H_(2n+2)+nH_(2)O_((g))overset(1270 K)underset(Ni)rarr nCO+(2n+1)H_(2)`
D. `CO_((g))+2H_(2(g))overset("Cobalt")underset("Catalyst")rarr CH_(3)OH_((l))`

Answer

D

Explanation

The mixture of CO and `H_(2)` is called water gas. As this mixture of CO and `H_(2)` is used for the synthesis of methanol and a number of hydrocarbons, it is also called 'synthesis gas' or 'syngas'.