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Hydrogen

Question
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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.
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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.
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The COso produced is removed by scrubbing with a solution of sodium arsenite.