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Q.1
WBCS Prelims 2022
105. Which of the following is chiefly present in LPG?
A. Methane
B. Ethane
C. Propane
D. Butane
Explanation
Why Correct: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consists primarily of butane (C4H10) and propane (C3H8), with butane being the dominant component in most commercial and household LPG cylinders.
Distractor Analysis: Methane (CH4) is the main constituent of natural gas and biogas. Ethane (C2H6) is a minor component of natural gas and some petroleum fractions. Propane (C3H8) is a significant but secondary component in LPG, often blended with butane.
Takeaway: LPG is stored under pressure as a liquid but vaporizes upon release, producing about 50 MJ/kg of energy, making it efficient for cooking and heating.
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Q.2
WBCS Prelims 2020
L.P.G. is a mixture of
A. methane and butane
B. propane and butane
C. ethane and propane
D. ethane and butane
Explanation
Why Correct: Liquefied Petroleum Gas consists primarily of propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10), which liquefy under moderate pressure for storage and transport.
Distractor Analysis: Methane is the main component of natural gas and compressed natural gas. Ethane serves as a petrochemical feedstock rather than a fuel gas. Commercial LPG formulations vary the propane-butane ratio based on climate and application.
Takeaway: LPG has a higher calorific value (46.1 MJ/kg) than natural gas (38.7 MJ/kg) but lower than gasoline (45.8 MJ/kg).
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Q.3
WBCS Prelims 2005
L.P.G. Cylinders contain inside
A. Butane and Isobutane
B. Butane and Propane
C. Isobutane and Propane
D. Butane, Isobutane and Propane
Explanation
Why Correct: Commercial LPG cylinders contain a mixture of butane and propane gases, with ratios adjusted seasonally.
Distractor Analysis: Isobutane is a structural isomer of butane used in some industrial applications but not standard LPG. Butane, isobutane and propane together describes various hydrocarbon mixtures but not typical LPG composition.
Takeaway: LPG composition varies by climate: winter blends contain more propane (higher vapor pressure at low temperatures), summer blends contain more butane.
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Q.4
WBCS Prelims 2019
Bio gas consists of
A. Carbon monoxide, Methane and Hydrogen
B. Carbon dioxide, Methane and Hydrogen
C. Carbon monoxide, Ethane and Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide, Ethane and Hydrogen
Explanation
Why Correct: Biogas comprises 50-75% methane, 25-50% carbon dioxide, and trace gases like hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, and hydrogen.
Distractor Analysis: Carbon monoxide is toxic and absent in typical biogas. Ethane appears in natural gas but not in biogas. Hydrogen occurs only in trace amounts, not as a major component.
Takeaway: Anaerobic digestion of organic waste like manure, crop residues, or sewage produces biogas, a renewable energy source.
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Q.5
WBCS Prelims 2015
Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas are examples of
A. Fossil Fuels
B. Cryogenic Fuels
C. Indigenous Fuels
D. Radioactive Fuels
Explanation
Why Correct: Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are fossil fuels formed from the decomposition of ancient organic matter under heat and pressure over millions of years.
Distractor Analysis: Cryogenic fuels are extremely cold liquefied gases like liquid hydrogen used in rockets. Indigenous fuels refer to locally available energy sources, which could include fossil fuels but is not their defining category. Radioactive fuels undergo nuclear fission, like uranium and plutonium in nuclear reactors.
Takeaway: Fossil fuels are non-renewable and their combustion releases greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming.
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