- LPG primarily consists of propane and butane, which are colorless and odorless gases. - Ethyl mercaptan (also known as ethanethiol) is the most commonly used odorant added to LPG and natural gas because of its distinct and unpleasant smell, which can be detected even at very low concentrations.
The stench due to leakage from LPG cylinder is because of:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017 · Topic: The Fuel (Gaseous Fuels: Natural Gas (LPG, CNG), Biogas, Producer Gas, Water Gas, Hydrogen Fuel)
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