NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the name of the mixture of CO and H 2 produced by the reaction of steam on hydrocarbons or coke at high temperatures?
Options
- ACarbon gas
- BHydrocarbon gas
- CSynthesis gas (syngas)
- DMethane gas
Correct answer
C. Synthesis gas (syngas)
Step-by-step solution
The mixture of CO and H 2 produced by the reaction of steam on hydrocarbons or coke at high temperatures is called synthesis gas (syngas).