The synonym for water gas when used in the production of methanol is:
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A
Laughing gas
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B
Natural gas
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C
Fuel gas
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D
Syn gas
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Solution
The correct option is D Syn gas Water gas →CO+H2
It is also called syn gas because it is used for synthesis of methanol and other common organic compounds.