Which is the important constituent (95%) of natural gas?

Methane

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Solution

The correct option is A Methane
Methane is the important constituent (95%) of natural gas. Methane has high heat of combustion. Hence, it is used as fuel.
$C H_{4} + 2 O_{2} \to C O_{2} + 2 H_{2} O + h e a t$

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