In a biogas plant, methane gas ( $C H_{4}$ ) is produced as a fuel. Find the mass ratio of carbon to hydrogen in methane.

$3 : 1$

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$2 : 1$

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$1 : 3$

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$4 : 2$

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Solution

The correct option is A
$3 : 1$

Mass of one carbon atom = 12u
Mass of each hydrogen atom = 1u
Mass of 4 hydrogen atoms = 4u
Mass ratio of carbon and hydrogen atoms in methane $= 12 : 4 = 3 : 1$

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In a biogas plant, methane gas (CH4) is produced as a fuel. Find the mass ratio of carbon to hydrogen in methane.

The correct option is A 3:1 Mass of one carbon atom = 12u Mass of each hydrogen atom = 1u Mass of 4 hydrogen atoms = 4u Mass ratio of carbon and hydrogen atoms in methane =12:4=3:1

In a biogas plant, methane gas ( $C H_{4}$ ) is produced as a fuel. Find the mass ratio of carbon to hydrogen in methane.

The correct option is A
$3 : 1$

Mass of one carbon atom = 12u
Mass of each hydrogen atom = 1u
Mass of 4 hydrogen atoms = 4u
Mass ratio of carbon and hydrogen atoms in methane $= 12 : 4 = 3 : 1$