The Reaction of Methane with Water to Form Carbon Dioxide

question 15

Multiple Choice

The reaction of methane with water to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen is nonspontaneous at 98 K. At what temperature will this system make the transition from nonspontaneous to spontaneous? The following data are valid at 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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