Chemistry PYQ 133 of 152 · Everyday Chemistry

Which of the following gases is used in cigarette lighters?

  1. AButane
  2. BMethane
  3. CPropane
  4. 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.

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