Question

A mixture of two gases are called syn gas. identify the mixture

Answer 1

When steam is passed over Hydrocarbons such as coke produce carbon mono oxide (CO) and hydrogen gas (H2) in presence of nickel catalyst and of high temperature above 900 k. water(steam) is the main reactant, so the mixture(CO+H2) get this name It is highly inflammable and also extensively used in preparation of Methanol.

CH4+H2O=CO+3H2