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What is syngas ? Why is it called so ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Syngas:** Syngas, short for synthesis gas, is a mixture primarily composed of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen gas (H2). 2. **Chemical Composition:** The chemical formula for syngas can be represented as CO + H2. This indicates that it consists of one molecule of carbon monoxide and one molecule of hydrogen. ...
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  5. What is understood by hydrogenation?

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  6. Why is dihydrogen not preferred in weather balloons these days?

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  7. Give an example of (i) ionic hydride, (ii) covalent hydride.

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  8. What is hydrolith? How is it prepared?

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  9. Name two complex metal hydrides which are used as reducing agents in o...

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  10. What type of elements form interstitial hydrides ?

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  11. Write two uses of interstitial hydrides .

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  12. What is hydride gap?

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  13. Explain why beryllium forms a covalent hydride while calcium forms an ...

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  14. The boiling point of H(2)O is higher than that of H(2)S . Explain.

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  19. Can distilled water be the called as deionised water ?

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