Question

Which is the best method for petroleum hydrogenation?

(a) Thermal decomposition

(b) Steam reforming

(c) Partial oxidation

(d) Catalytic reforming

The question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Hydrogen : Production topic in division Hydrogenation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Steam reforming

The best explanation: This processes is one of the best methods available to petroleum hydrogenation or synthesis plants for the production of hydrogen from natural gas, from waste refinery gas, or from the gaseous products resulting from hydrogenation.