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With reference to Natural Gas consider the following statements The largest component of natural gas...........

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    With reference to Natural Gas, consider the following statements

    1. The largest component of natural gas is methane.
    2. The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is smaller than its volume in its gaseous state. .

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Correct Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Both statements are correct.

    • Natural gas is a fossil energy source that formed deep beneath the earth’s surface. Natural gas contains different compounds. The largest component of natural gas ismethane, a compound with one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms (CH4)
    • The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is about 600 times smaller than its volume in its gaseous state. This process makes it possible to transport natural gas to places where pipelines do not reach.

    Hence option 3rd is correct.

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