JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 33

Question 33

Petroleum and Coal

The gasification of coke is used for the manufacture of

  1. A.producer gas
  2. B.natural gas
  3. C.synthetic gas
  4. D.industrial gas
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (producer gas)

Explanation

Passing air over red-hot coke converts it into producer gas (CO and N2).