Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. When steam is passed over red-hot coke, CNG is produced.
  2. Potassium permanganate (pink solution) acts an antiseptic solution.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. When steam is passed over red-hot coke, water gas is produced. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is natural gas under pressure. Statement 2 is correct. Potassium permanganate (pink solution) is an oxidizing agent so it is an antiseptic solution.

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