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Methane burns in excess of air or oxygen with :

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yellow flame
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blue flame
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orange red flame
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apple green flame
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The correct option is B blue flame
Methane burns in excess of air or oxygen with a pale-blue nonluminous flame to give carbon dioxide and water. The combustion reaction is highly exothermic. Therefore, methane is an excellent fuel.

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