The Reaction of Methane with Water to Form Carbon Dioxide

question 2

Multiple Choice

The reaction of methane with water to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen is nonspontaneous at 298 K. At what temperature will this system make the transition from nonspontaneous to spontaneous? The data refer to 298 K. CH₄(g) + 2H₂O(g) CO₂(g) + 4H₂(g)

• A) 658 K
• B) 683 K
• C) 955 K
• D) 1047 K
• E) 1229 K

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