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The first step is to write and balance the chemical equation. it is
X*H_2 + Y*CO_2 = Z*CH_4 + W*H_2O.
To balance it, consider equations for H, C and O:
H: 2X = 4Z + 2W (thus X = 2Z + W),
C: Y = Z,
O: 2Y = W.
The irreducible solution is Y = Z = 1, W = 2Y = 2 and X = 2Z + W = 4,
4H_2 + CO_2 = CH_4 + 2H_2O.
The second step is to create and solve a simple proportion: 4 moles of hydrogen gas H_2 are required for each 2 moles of water, and h moles of hydrogen is required for 99.1 moles of water.
The proportion is 4 : 2 = h : 99.1, thus h = 99.1*4/2 =198.2 (moles). This is the answer.
Note that this reaction also requires a catalyst and high temperature.
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