[amp_mcq option1=”Mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen” option2=”Mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen” option3=”Mixture of carbon dioxide and water vapour” option4=”Mixture of carbon monoxide and water vapour” correct=”option1″]
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.