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JAMB Chemistry 1989 Question 49

Question 49

Hydrocarbons

The gas responsible for most of the fatal explosions in coal mines is

  1. A.butane
  2. B.ethene
  3. C.ethane
  4. D.methane
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Answer: D (methane)

Explanation

Methane (firedamp) collects in coal mines and forms explosive mixtures with air.