Water gas is a mixture of
- ACO + H2
- BCO + O2
- CCO + N2
- DCO2 + H2
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) CO + H2
Explanation
Water gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen (CO + H₂), made by passing steam over red-hot coke: C + H₂O → CO + H₂.
It is a fuel and a source of hydrogen. Producer gas is CO with nitrogen (CO + N₂), made by passing air over hot coke.