EDUCATION UGC NET
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Question
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Propane and butane
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Methane and propane
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Methane and butane
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Methane and ethane
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Detailed explanation-1: -LPG is basically a mix of hydrocarbons with 3 (C3 – propane) and 4 (C4 – butane) carbon atoms, receiving its name from the fact that it can be liquefied by compression at room temperature. This product may be used as domestic fuel for cooking and heating.
Detailed explanation-2: -Typically, LPG is either 100% propane, 60% propane and 40% butane, or 35% propane and 65% butane, depending on the country and region. Other gases that are also potential LPG gas mixture constituents include ethane, ethylene, propylene, butylene and isobutylene.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is B. Petroleum gas. Mixture of butane, ethane and propane is called petroleum gas. Suggest Corrections.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is an sulfuric mixture used in LPG? The composition of LPG is butane and isobutane. The amount of oxygen that would be required for combustion of 1 kg of LPG will be approximately. The composition of LPG is butane and isobutane.