Which of the following gases is used for welding

Methane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Ethane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Acetylene

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Ethene

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Acetylene

$2 C H \equiv C H + 5 O_{2} \to 4 C O_{2} + 2 H_{2} O Δ H = - 1300 K J$

The combustion of acetylene is highly exothermic and the heat produced during the combustion can be used for welding purposes in the form of oxy acetylene flame.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Give three uses of :
(a) methane

(b) ethane.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program