Methane, CH₄(g), Reacts with Steam to Give Synthesis Gas, a Mixture

question 82

Multiple Choice

Methane, CH₄(g) , reacts with steam to give synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, which is used as starting material for the synthesis of a number of organic and inorganic compounds. CH₄(g) + H₂O(g) → CO(g) + H₂(g) [unbalanced]
What mass of hydrogen is formed if 275 L of methane (measured at STP) is converted to synthesis gas?

• A)12.3 g
• B)24.7 g
• C)37.1 g
• D)49.4 g
• E)74.2 g

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