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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following methods is used to prepare carbon monoxide on commercial scale?
A
Dehydration of formic acid with conc. 
B
Direct oxidation of 
in limited supply of oxygen
in limited supply of oxygen C
Passing steam over hot coke
D
Heating lime stone
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
(conc.) 
But this process is not used on commercial scale.
Direct oxidation of carbon in limited supply of oxygen can give 
but the process is not used on commericial scale. 
(limited supply) 
When stream 
is passed over coke , it gives 
, as :
The above process is used to produce 
on commercial scale.
Lime stone is 
, on heating it gives oxygen 
and 
as :
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