The production of methane from hydrogen involves specific chemical reactions and catalysts. The primary reaction is the water gas shift reaction, represented by CO + H2O <--> CO2 + H2, which converts carbon monoxide and water into carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Following this, the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is utilized, where (2n+1)H2 + nCO → CnH(2n+2) + nH2O produces hydrocarbons, including methane. Understanding these processes requires knowledge of the appropriate catalysts and equipment used in these reactions.
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