Chemistry PYQ 60 of 152 · Organic Chemistry

Which among the following compounds is the main constituent of natural gas?

  1. AButane
  2. BHexane
  3. CBenzene
  4. 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.

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