NDA2024General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
Water gas is a mixture of:
Options
- ACO ₂ and H ₂
- BCO and H ₂
- CCO ₂ and H ₂ O
- DCO and H ₂ O
Correct answer
B. CO and H ₂
Step-by-step solution
Water gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide ( CO ) and hydrogen ( H ₂ ) , typically produced through a process known as gasification. In this process, steam ( H ₂ O . ) is passed over red-hot coke (a form of carbon), which results in the following endothermic reaction: C ( coke )+ H ₂ O (steam) CO + H ₂ This reaction occurs at high temperatures and requires continuous heating to maintain the reaction. The resulting water gas, composed of CO and H ₂ , can be used as a fuel or as an intermediate in the production of ot