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___________ is an excellent fuel for domestic cooking.


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Properties of Methane -

  • Methane is an excellent fuel for domestic cooking.
  • It occurs as natural gas along with petroleum deposits under the surface of the earth.
  • It also occurs in marshy areas.
  • The molecular formula of methane is CH4.
  • It is a good gaseous fuel because apart from liberating a lot of heat, it does not produce smoke while burning and is lighter than air.

Thus, methane is an excellent fuel for domestic cooking.


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