how can leakage of LPG be easily detected even though it is an odourless substance?

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Ofcourse LPG is an odorless gas and so when it is filled in cylinder a gas with strong smell is added with it which is known as ethyl mercaptan which is a sulphur compound with molecular formula (C₂H₅-SH) so that when the LPG gas leaks, this gas also comes out and gives a specific smell which is easily detected.

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