A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct since syngas is defined as a fuel gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. Statement 2 is incorrect because syngas is explicitly used as an intermediate in producing synthetic natural gas, ammonia, or methanol.
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