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Which of the following is the natural sources of the most volatile hydrocarbon?

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Methane
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Ethane
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Ester
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Methane
Methane is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 (one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen). It is a group 14 hydride and the simplest alkane, and is the main component of natural gas.In its natural state, methane is found both below ground and under the sea floor. When it finds its way to the surface and the atmosphere, it is known as atmospheric methane

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