question_answer 1)

  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...... . (a) water gas                      (b) syngas                           (c) producer gas               (d) industrial gas

Answer:

  (a, b) Mixture of \[(CO+{{H}_{2}})\] is called 'water gas' or 'syn gas' because it is used in the synthesis of methanol.