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The main purpose of recycling the byproduct hydrogen gas in the reformer reactor is to

obviate catalyst poisoning.
maintain the reaction temperature.
sustain the reactor pressure.
hydrogenate the feed stock.

Correct Answer: sustain the reactor pressure.

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