Write the name of the main constituent of biogas. Also, state its percentage.
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Biogas :
Biogas is a renewable, ecological-favorable energy source.
It is created when microbes break down organic matter, like food or animal manure, in the absence of oxygen, through a process known as anaerobic digestion.
Constituents of biogas:
Biogas is primarily composed of methane() and carbon dioxide.
It may also contain trace levels of Hydrogen sulfide, siloxanes, and moisture.
The proportion amounts of these vary on the basis of the type of waste used in the biogas production process.
The percentage of methane is around while the percentage of carbon dioxide is around .