In context with the industrial preparation of hydrogen from water gas (CO + H2) which of the following is the correct statement ?
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a
CO is oxidised to CO2 with steam in the presence of a catalyst followed by absorption of CO2 in alkali
b
CO and H2 are fractionally separated using difference in their densities
c
CO is removed by absorption in aqueous Cu2Cl2
d
H2 is removed through occlusion with Pd
answer is A.
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The water gas is mixed with excess of steam and passed 4500C over a heated catalyst Fe2O3 + Cr2O3. CO is mostly oxidised to CO2 and more H2 is set free. CO2 is absorbed in alkali.CO + H2⏟ + H2O →Catalyst CO2 + 2H2 water gas Steam