Preparation 1) It is formed by incomplete combustion of carbon and carbon containing fuels. 2 C + O2 ------> 2 CO This type of incomplete combustion occurs during burning of petrol or diesel in automobile and therefore CO is always present in automobile exhausts. It is also present in volcanic gases and gases coming out of furnaces. 2) In the laboratory , pure … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide
synthetic gas
Preparation of Hydrogen
Preparation of Dihydrogen (1) From water Dihydrogen may be obtained from water by reduction either with active metals or by electricity. (a) By the action of water on Active Metals (1) Cold Water : Very active metals i.e. alkali and certain alkaline earth metals like Na, K , Ca react with water at room temperature evolving dihydrogen. 2Na + 2H2O -----------> 2NaOH + … [Read more...] about Preparation of Hydrogen