Water Gas Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Water gas is

• A)H₂O(g)
• B)an aqueous solution of various hydrocarbons.
• C)a mixture of CO(g)and H₂(g).
• D)a mixture of CO₂(g)and H₂O(g).
• E)a dilute solution of H₂CO₃(aq)formed by dissolving CO₂(g)in water.

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Definitions:

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