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MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Which from following combinations represents water gas?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}+\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\)

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Detailed explanation

Water-gas is a mixture of \(\mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}\) and hydrogen. It is formed by the following reaction.