Which is the main constituent of petroleum gas?

Methane

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Ethane

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Butane

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Hexane

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Solution

The correct option is D Butane
Liquid petroleum or LPG contains main components as butane and propane with butane forming the major constituents. Sometimes butane is replaced by iso-butane.

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