Hydrocarbons - Result Question 16

16. Marsh gas mainly contains

(1980,1 M)

(a) $C _2 H _2$

(b) $CH _4$

(c) $H _2 S$

(d) $CO$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16. (b)

Solution:

  1. Methane is produced due to the decay of vegetables or animal organisms present in swamps and marsh, by the action of bacteria. Due to this method of formation, methane is also known as marsh gas.


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