The Reaction of Methane with Water to Form Carbon Dioxide

question 46

Multiple Choice

The reaction of methane with water to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen is non-spontaneous at 298 K. At what temperature will this system make the transition from non-spontaneous to spontaneous? The data refer to 298 K.

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

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