Which one of the following is called 'syngas'?

Which one of the following is called ‘syngas’?

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C(s) + H₂O(g)

CO(g) + H₂O(g)

CO(g) + H₂(g)

NO₂(g) + H₂(g)

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2018

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‘Syngas’ is a mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂).

– Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a fuel gas consisting primarily of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂).
– It is produced through processes like gasification of coal, biomass, or waste, or steam reforming of natural gas.
– Syngas is a crucial intermediate in the production of synthetic fuels, ammonia, methanol, and other chemicals.

Option A, C(s) + H₂O(g), represents a reaction (steam-carbon reaction or gasification) used to produce syngas. Option B, CO(g) + H₂O(g), represents reactants in the water-gas shift reaction, which can be used to adjust the CO:H₂ ratio in syngas. Option D is a mix of nitrogen dioxide and hydrogen, which is not syngas.

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