Question

Which are the variable mixture components of synthesis gas for synthesis of organic compounds?

(a) CO and H2

(b) H2 and N2

(c) Only H2

(d) CO and N2

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This is a very interesting question from Inorganic Chemical topic in section Inorganic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) CO and H2

For explanation: Synthesis gas is generally considered to be a variable mixture of CO and H2 for synthesis of organic compounds. Mixture of H2 and N2 are for the ammonia synthesis and only H2 is for hydrogenation of coal.