Question

Why is water gas (mixture of $CO$ and $H_2$ ) also called 'syn gas'?

• A. Because it is synthesised from sewage, saw - dust, scrap wood etc.
• B. Because it is synthesised from methane gas.
• C. Because it is used in the synthesis of methanol and a number of hydrocarbons.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Mixture of $CO$ and $H_2$ is used in synthesis of methanol and a number of hydrocarbons due to this reason it is also called syn gas.