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Uses of Methane and Ethane

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Give two uses each of:
(i) methane
(ii) ethane

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(i) Uses of methane:

It is used as a domestic fuel in the form of natural gas.

Methane is used in the manufacture of methanol and hydrogen gas.

(ii) Uses of ethane:

Liquefied ethane is used as a fuel.

It is used to prepare acetaldehyde, acetic acid and ethanol.

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