Question

Dihydrogen can be prepared on commercial scale by different methods. In its preparation by the action of steam on hydrocarbons, a mixture of \[\ce{CO}\] and \[\ce{H2}\] gas is formed. It is known as:

(i) Water gas.

(ii) Syngas.

(iii) Producer gas.

(d) Industrial gas.

Answer 1

(i) Water gas.

(ii) Syngas.

Explanation:

The combination of \[\ce{CO}\] and \[\ce{H2}\] is known as water gas. This mixture of \[\ce{CO}\] and \[\ce{H2}\] is also known as synthesis gas or ‘syngas' since it is used to make methanol and other hydrocarbons.