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JAMB Chemistry 2006 Question 15

Question 15

Hydrocarbons

The gas obtained as a product of anaerobic action on organic matter buried in the earth is

  1. A.ethene
  2. B.methane
  3. C.Carbon (IV) oxide
  4. D.nitrogen(IV) oxide
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (methane)

Explanation

Bacteria decaying organic matter without air produce methane (marsh gas or natural gas).