The synonym for water gas when used in the production of methanol is
- (A)syn gas✓ Correct
- (B)natural gas
- (C)fuel gas
- (D)laughing gas
Answer: (A)
Solution
Water gas is the mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, , made by passing steam over red-hot coke. When this mixture is used to make methanol by , it is called synthesis gas, or syngas. Natural gas is mainly methane and laughing gas is , so neither fits.
JEE Main · 2019 · 10 Apr 2019 · Shift 1 · Single correct option