MCQ
Dihydrogen can be prepared on commercial scale by different methods. In its preparation by the action of steam on hydrocarbons, a mixture of $CO$ and $H_2$ gas is formed. It is known as $ .........$
  • Water gas
  • B
    Syngas
  • C
    Producer gas
  • D
    Industrial gas

Answer

Correct option: A.
Water gas
The maximum of $CO$ and $H_2$ is called water gas. As this mixture of $CO$ and $H_2$ is used for the synthesis of methonol and a number of hydrocarbons, it is also called synthesis gas or 'syngas'.

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