Match List-I (Fuel Gases) with List-II (Major Constituents) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I List-II (Fuel Gases) (Major Constituents)
- A2 1 3 4
- B3 4 2 1Correct
- C2 4 3 1
- D3 1 2 4
Explanation
The correct answer is B because of the specific chemical compositions of the four fuel gases listed.
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CNG Compressed Natural Gas consists primarily of Methane and Ethane. Methane is the dominant component, usually making up over 80 to 90 percent of the mixture.
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Coal Gas is a mixture of Hydrogen, Methane, and Carbon Monoxide. It is produced by the destructive distillation of coal.
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LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a mixture of Butane and Propane. These are hydrocarbons that are easily liquefied under pressure for domestic and industrial use.
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Water Gas is a synthesis gas containing a mixture of Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen. It is produced by passing steam over red hot coke.
Matching these based on the standard list: A. CNG matches with 3 Methane, Ethane. B. Coal Gas matches with 4 Hydrogen, Methane, Carbon Monoxide. C. LPG matches with 2 Butane, Propane. D. Water Gas matches with 1 Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen.
This corresponds to the sequence 3 4 2 1.

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