Question

Which of the following components is present in major proportions in LPG and why?

• A. Methane because it is easily liquefiable.
• B. n-butane because it is easily liquefiable.
• C. Iso octane because it reduces knocking property.
• D. n-propane because it has high calorific value.

Answer 1

The correct option is B n-butane because it is easily liquefiable.

LPG is composed of mainly n-butane and bit of propane. n-Butane is present as it has high calorific value and it is easily liquefiable.