How is dihydrogen manufactured by Lane's process?

Solution

Lane's process consists of two stages:
(i) Oxidation stage: Super -heated steam is passed over iron filings, at 1023-1073 K when dihydrogen is formed.
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(ii) Reduction stage: Iron is regenerated by reducing magnetic oxide with water gas (CO + H₂). This reaction is called vivification.
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Thus, by passing steam and water gas alternatively over iron, dihydrogen gas can be manufactured from a small quantity of iron.

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How is dihydrogen manufactured by Lane's process?

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