Which one of following is water gas? A. Mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen B. Mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen C. Mixture of carbon dioxide and water vapour D. Mixture of carbon monoxide and water vapour

Mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen
Mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen
Mixture of carbon dioxide and water vapour
Mixture of carbon monoxide and water vapour

The correct answer is A. Mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Water gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. It is produced by passing steam over red-hot coke. It is a flammable gas that is used as a fuel and as a reducing agent.

Option B is incorrect because it is a mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen. This mixture is not called water gas.

Option C is incorrect because it is a mixture of carbon dioxide and water vapor. This mixture is not called water gas.

Option D is incorrect because it is a mixture of carbon monoxide and water vapor. This mixture is not called water gas.