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LPG is a better domestic fuel as compared to wood.

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The correct option is A True
LPGWoodIt has more calorific value about 55000 kJ/kgIt has less calorific about 17000 to 22000 kJ/kgIt does not cause any environmental problem.On burning, wood releaseS unburnt carbon particles which cause diseases such as asthmaIt is a smokeless fuel.It gives out a lot of smokeIt is easy to store and can be easily transportedIt needs a lot of space to store also veryin cylinders and piplelines.difficult to transport.Low Ignition temperatureHigh Ignition temperature
Hence LPG is a better fuel.

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