The gas used in the welding and cutting of metals is :

ethane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

ethene

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

ethyne

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

propene

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C ethyne
Ethyne is the third hottest natural chemical flame.It is supplied by industrial gases industry for welding and cutting due to high temperature of the flame,combustion of acetylene with oxygen produces a flame over 3600K.It is the hottest burning common fuel gas.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The gas used in welding and cutting metals is _______.

Which of the following is used for the production of oxy-acetylene flame for welding and cutting metals?

___ is mixed with air or oxygen to be used for welding for cutting metals.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program