Question
How can the production of dihydrogen, obtained from 'coal gasification' be increased?
Solution
Coal gasification is the process of producing syngas or synthesis gas (water gas) from coal.

The production of dihydrogen can be increased by passing carbon monoxide gas(of syngas) through steam in the presence of iron chromate (catalyst) at 673 K.

The CO2 so produced is removed by scrubbing with a solution of sodium arsenite.

The production of dihydrogen can be increased by passing carbon monoxide gas(of syngas) through steam in the presence of iron chromate (catalyst) at 673 K.

The CO2 so produced is removed by scrubbing with a solution of sodium arsenite.