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        When a mixture of CO and H₂ (1:3 vol.) is passed over reduced Ni at 250°, the 2 gases are converted completely into CH₄ and H₂O.  CO₂ and H₂ react similarly in the presence of reduced Ni at a somewhat higher temperature yielding only CH₄ and H₂O.