The major constituent of natural gas is:

butane

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methane

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propane

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ethane

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The correct option is B
methane

The major constituent of natural gas is methane - $C H_{4}$ . Methane is used as a fuel for ovens, homes, water heaters, kilns, automobiles. Calorific value of methane is 55000 KJ/Kg. Methane's relative abundance and clean burning process makes it a very attractive fuel.

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