Unilorin Post-UTME Chemistry 2023 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Hydrocarbons

What is the main component of natural gas?

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

Explanation

Natural gas is mostly methane (about 70-90%), with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane.