Chemistry PYQ 126 of 291 · Organic Chemistry

LPG used as domestic fuel mainly contains:

  1. AMethane
  2. BPropane
  3. CEthylene
  4. DButane
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

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Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is mainly a mixture of butane (C₄H₁₀) and propane (C₃H₈), liquefied under pressure.

Since both (b) and (d) are its main components, the answer is "More than one of the above". A strong-smelling ethyl mercaptan (ethanethiol) is added so that leaks can be smelt.

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