Which of the following gases is used in cigarette lighters?
- AButane
- BMethane
- CPropane
- DRadon
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Correct answer: (a) Butane
Explanation
Butane (C4H10) is the gas used in cigarette lighters; it is stored under pressure as a liquid and vaporises to a flammable gas when released.
It comes from natural gas/petroleum refining; unlike radon (a radioactive noble gas) it burns readily.