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 as coal gasification yields syngas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Statement 2 is incorrect because syngas is used as a raw material for manufacturing fertilizers and synthetic natural gas, not just exclusively for raw thermal power without chemical processing.
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