Question

The mixture of $CO$ and $N_2$ is called as :

• A. Water gas
• B. Producer gas
• C. Synthetic gas
• D. Marsh gas

Answer 1

The correct option is B Producer gas

Water gas is a synthesis gas, containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen. It is a useful product but requires careful handling due to its inflammability and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Producer gas : A gas composed of carbon monoxide and nitrogen. It obtained by passing air through hot incandescent coke.
Syngas/synthesis gas, is a fuel gas mixture consisting primarily of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and very often some carbon dioxide.
Marsh gas is methane $C{H}_4$