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Biogas is a mixture of gases but it predominantly contains

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hydrogen
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methane
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nitrogen
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carbon dioxide
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The correct option is B methane
Biogas is a combustible gas which is widely used as an eco-friendly and pollution free fuel for cooking and lighting in rural areas. It is produced due to the anaerobic breakdown of organic wastes by methanogens.

Biogas is a mixture of gases and is primarily composed of methane. Along with methane, biogas has carbon dioxide and trace amounts of nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide.

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