JAMB - Chemistry (2024 - No. 39)
Water gas obtained from the gasification of coke is made up of
Nitrogen and Carbon(II) oxide
Nitrogen and Hydrogen
Hydrogen and Carbon(II) oxide
Carbon(II)oxide and Carbon(IV)oxide
Explanation
Water gas also known as synthesis gas is obtained from the gasification of coke. It is a flammable, poisonous gas mixture that's made up of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H\(_2\)).