Question

The ratio of methane, ammonia and hydrogen in Stanley Miller's experiment was

• A. 3:1:2
• B. 2:1:2
• C. 1:2:1
• D. 5:4:1

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2:1:2

The ratio of $C{H}_4,N{H}_3,$ and $H_2$ was 2:1:2 in Stanley Miller's experiment. They synthesized amino acid by passing an electric discharge in a mixture of ammonia $\left(N{H}_3\right),$ hydrogen $\left(H_2\right),$ water vapour $\left(H_{2}O\right)$ and methane $\left(C{H}_4\right).$