Chemistry PYQ 58 of 152 · Organic Chemistry

Which among the following is the main constituent of biogas?

  1. APropane
  2. BButane
  3. CEthane
  4. DMethane
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (d) Methane

Explanation

Biogas is produced by anaerobic digestion of animal and plant waste by microbes.

Its main constituent is Methane (CH4), making up about 50–70%, followed by carbon dioxide.

The methane makes biogas inflammable and usable as fuel; propane, butane and ethane are not its major components.

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