Which among the following compounds is the main constituent of natural gas?
- AButane
- BHexane
- CBenzene
- DMethane
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Correct answer: (d) Methane
Explanation
The main constituent of natural gas is methane (CH₄), with one carbon and four hydrogen atoms.
It also contains minor amounts of other hydrocarbons and non-hydrocarbon gases like CO₂ and water vapour.
Butane, hexane, and benzene are not the chief components.