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In the industrial preparation of dihydrogen gas from methane, what is the role of the nickel catalyst in the reaction?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A It acts as a reactant.
  • B It speeds up the reaction without being consumed.
  • C It produces carbon monoxide.
  • D It produces methane gas.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It speeds up the reaction without being consumed.
The nickel catalyst in this reaction serves as a promoter to facilitate the reaction without being consumed itself.

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