AP EAMCET202421 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
The method for preparation of water gas is
Options
- ABurning coke in excess of air
- BOxidation of C in limited supply of oxygen
- CPassing steam over hot coke
- DPassing air over hot coke
Correct answer
C. Passing steam over hot coke
Step-by-step solution
The passage of steam over hot coke. The mixture of CO and H ₂ thus produced is known as water gas or synthesis gas. C ( ~s )+ H ₂ O ( ~g ) 473-/ 273 ~K CO ( ~g )+ H ₂( ~g ) water gas