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The homogeneous water gas reaction, or the water gas shift reaction, converts carbon monoxide and water into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Co/Mo catalysts are employed.

The thermodynamics of this reaction can be explored in the thermochemistry gadget available from the main index.

Organic Chemicals from Carbon Monoxide. K.E.Kolb and D.Kolb; J.Chem.Educ., 60, (1983), 57-59
CO
  +  
H2O
         
H2
  +  
CO2
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Carbon monoxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hydrogen     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Carbon dioxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: AS
Coal Gasification
Industrial Process: Inorganic
Industrial Process: Organic
Redox

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