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The synonym for water gas when used in the production of methanol is:
ChemistryHydrogenJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A syn gas
  • B laughing gas
  • C natural gas
  • D fuel gas
Solution:
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The correct answer is: syn gas

Water gas is produced by the reaction of hot coke with blast of steam.

C+H2OCO+H2 (Water gas or Syn gas);

Water gas is also called syn gas because it is used for synthesis of methanol.

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