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JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 38

Question 38

Petroleum and Coal

Synthesis gas is a mixture of

  1. A.CH4 and H2O
  2. B.CH4 and H2
  3. C.CO2 and H2
  4. D.CO and H2
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Answer: D (CO and H2)

Explanation

Synthesis gas (syngas) is a mixture of carbon (II) oxide and hydrogen, made by passing steam over hot methane or coke.