Which from following combinations represents water gas?

1. $\mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}+\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
2. $\quad \mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
3. $\quad \mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
4. $\mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$

Solution

Water-gas is a mixture of $\mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})}$ and hydrogen. It is formed by the following reaction.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (03 May Shift 1)

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