Chemistry Hydrogen and Its Compounds ( Not in Syllabus ) Water or Hydride of Oxygen Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

The process of production of syngas from sewage, saw-dust scrap wood, etc. is quite common these days. The production of syngas from coal is called

A
Carbonisation
B
Water gas shift
C
Coal gasification
D
Synthesis gas shift

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: Since the water gas mixture ( ) is used in synthesis of methanol and a number of other hydrocarbons, it is also called synthesis gas or syngas. The process of production of syngas from coal is known as coal gasification.

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