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Question

The main energy containing components of biogas is

A
Hydrogen
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Carbon dioxide
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C
Hydrogen sulphide
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D
Methane
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Solution

The correct option is D Methane
Production of biogas
Methanogenic bacteria like Methanobacterium are bacteria used in digesters of the biogas plant where they act on organic matter, anaerobically converting it to a mixture of inflammable gases that forms biogas.

Components of biogas
The major component of biogas is methane (50-75%) and carbon dioxide (25-50%). Trace amounts of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen and hydrogen are also present.

Final answer
(A) Methane


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