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Water gas is a mixture of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. CO, CH4 and C2H2
  2. CO, CO2 and methane
  3. CO and H2
  4. CO and N2

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: CO and H2

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. CO and H2 šŸ“š Explanation: Water gas is a powerful industrial fuel that is a 'mixture' of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2). it is produced by passing steam over very hot red-hot coke or coal. This gas mixture is flammable and produces a significant amount of heat when burned. it is also used in chemical manufacturing to produce substances like ammonia and methanol.