Q61 / 270 · NDA 2015 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Consider the following reaction: $\mathrm{CH}_4(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g}) \xrightarrow{~1270 \mathrm{~K}} \mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g})+3 \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g})$ In the reaction given above, the mixture of CO and $\mathrm{H}_2$ is:

  • A
    natural gas
  • Correct answer
    B
    water gas
  • C
    producer gas
  • D
    industrial gas

Solution

Water gas is a fuel gas consisting mainly of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, made by passing steam over incandescent coke.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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