Coal gas is made up of mostly ________ & _________?
Correct answer: C. Hydrogen & Methane
- A. Hydrogen & Water
- B. Hydrogen & Carbon dioxide
- C. Hydrogen & Methane
- D. Carbonmonoxdide & water
Explanation
Coal gas is produced by the destructive distillation of coal and contains hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide and other gases, with hydrogen and methane among its principal components. Students may choose carbon monoxide and water by confusing coal gas with water gas, which is mainly carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
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