When steam is passed over white-hot coke, the products are?

A. carbon (IV) oxide and nitrogen
B. carbon (II) oxide and hydrogen
C. carbon (ll) oxide and nitrogen
D. carbon (lV) oxide and steam

Correct Answer:

Option B – carbon (II) oxide and hydrogen

Explanation

Reaction:

C (white hot coke) + H2O (steam) → CO + H2.