There is an immense number of distinct compounds that contain carbon atoms. Some sources suggest that there are about ten million known compounds. The number of carbon atoms in the following compounds vary.
What is the increasing order in which they are present in the compounds?
(a) Butane
(b) Methane
(c) Ethane
(d) Decane

(b), (c), (a), (d)

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(a), (b), (c), (d)

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(a), (d), (b), (c)

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(d), (c), (b), (a)

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The correct option is A (b), (c), (a), (d)
Option: (a)

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The correct option is A (b), (c), (a), (d) Option: (a)

The correct option is A (b), (c), (a), (d)
Option: (a)