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The synonym for water gas when used in the production of methanol is:

(a)

Fuel gas

(b)

Syn gas

(c)

Laughing gas

(d)

Natural gas



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The synonym for water gas when used in the production of methanol is:

(a)

Fuel gas

(b)

Syn gas

(c)

Laughing gas

(d)

Natural gas

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

When steam is passed over red hot coke, an equimolar mixture of CO and H2 is obtained

H2O(g) →CO + H2

Steam                    red hot

The gaseous mixture thus obtained is called water gas or syn gas.

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