Question:
Which one of the following is known as ‘water gas’?
Which one of the following is known as ‘water gas’?
Options:
- H2O + CO2
- NH3
- H2 + N2
- CO + H2
- H2O + CO2
- NH3
- H2 + N2
- CO + H2
Correct Answer: CO + H2
Explanation:
Water gas is a mixture of CO and H2 which is obtained when solid carbon reacts with steam at high temperature. C(s) + H2O(g) -> CO(g) + H2(g).
Water gas is a mixture of CO and H2 which is obtained when solid carbon reacts with steam at high temperature. C(s) + H2O(g) -> CO(g) + H2(g).