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Water-gas is a mixture of which gases?

  • P: Carbon dioxide
  • Q: Hydrogen
  • R: Carbon monoxide

A.) Q and R

B.) P and Q

C.) P and R

D.) P, Q and R

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Water-gas is primarily a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. It is produced by passing steam over hot carbon, typically in the form of coal. The correct answer to your question is:

Answer

A.) Q and R

Explanation

In this context:

  • Q: Hydrogen
  • R: Carbon monoxide
  • P: Carbon dioxide is not a component of water-gas.

Thus, the mixture consists of hydrogen and carbon monoxide only.