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UPPSC 2021 GS-I General science
Question

Which one of the following is the main constituent of LPG ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Butane

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Butane”.
The main constituent of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is butane.

However, propane is also a major constituent of LPG, and there may be other hydrocarbons present in smaller quantities, depending on the source and processing methods used.

LPG is typically used as a fuel for heating and cooking, as well as for some industrial and transportation applications.

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