Question

Dihydrogen gas is obtained from natural gas by partial oxidation with steam as per given endothermic reaction: CH4 (g) + H₂O(g) ⇆ CO(g) + 3H₂ (g) How will the values of $K_{p}$ and composition of equilibrium mixture be affected by using a catalyst?

Answer 1

For Dihydrogen gas is obtained from natural gas by partial oxidation with steam as per given endothermic reaction:

CH4 (g) + H₂O(g)  ⇆  CO(g) + 3H₂ (g)

How will the values of $K_{p}$ and composition of equilibrium mixture be affected by using a catalyst.

The solution is The behavior of a spur does not influence the equilibrium of the reaction.

A catalyst only enhances the rate of response.

Thus, equilibrium will be accomplished soon.