Chemistry PYQ 264 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

The gas mainly used in cooking is

  1. ACarbon dioxide
  2. BCarbon monoxide
  3. CMethane
  4. DMixture of nitrogen and oxide gas

44th BPSC Prelims 2000

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Correct answer: (c) Methane

Explanation

Methane is the main gas in biogas (gobar gas), about 50–75%, and in natural gas (PNG), both used for cooking. It burns cleanly with a blue flame.

LPG is mainly propane and butane. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and carbon dioxide does not burn.

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