Large quantities of hydrogen are needed for the synthesis of ammonia. One preparation of hydrogen involves the reaction between carbon monoxide and steam at 300°C in the presence of a copper-zinc catalyst:
Calculate the equilibrium constant (Kp) for the reaction and the temperature at which the reaction favors the formation of CO and H2O.
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