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What is 'synthesis gas' ?

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A mixture of CO and `H_2` (water gas) is called synthesis gas. Because it is used in the synthesis of compounds such as methyl alcohol. It is obtained by passing steam over red hot coke.
`C+H_2O to CO+H_2`
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