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Water-gas is formed when _ is passed over ____ coke. (water/steam/red-hot/cold)

steam

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Solution

Water-gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and Hydrogen.
It is produced by the action of steam on hydrocarbons or coke at a very high temperature.
Final answer: Water gas is formed when steam is passed over red-hot coke.

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When steam is passed over red hot coke, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas is formed. This is known as _____ gas.

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