Dihydrogen can be prepared on commercial scale by different methods. In its preparation by the action of steam on hydrocarbons, a mixture of CO and H2gas is formed. It is known as
A
Syngas
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B
Water gas
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C
Industrial gas
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D
Producer gas
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Solution
The correct option is B Water gas The mixture of CO and H2 is called water gas. It is also called synthesis gas or 'syngas'. Producer gas is a mixture of CO,CO2,H2 andN2.