Methane (CH₄) is the main component of natural gas, typically making up between 70% and 90% of its volume. Other components include smaller amounts of ethane (C₂H₆), propane (C₃H₈), butane (C₄H₁₀), and other gases like nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Which is main component of natural gas ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2016 · Topic: The Fuel (Gaseous Fuels: Natural Gas (LPG, CNG), Biogas, Producer Gas, Water Gas, Hydrogen Fuel)
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