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The gas used in welding and cutting metals is _______.

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Propene

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Ethyne

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Ethane

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Ethene

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ethyne

The gas used in welding and cutting metals is Ethyne.Welding and cutting of metals require high temperature. The combustion of ethyne with oxygen produces a flame of over 3,600 K (3,300 °C, 6,000 °F), releasing 11.8 KJ/g, thus making it appropriate for cutting and welding.

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(i) Ethene and ethyne burn with a sooty luminous flame.
(ii) Ethane does not undergo addition reactions.
(iii) Ethyne is used for welding and cutting metals.

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