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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is NOT a component of natural gas?
Options
A Methane
B Ethane
C Propane
D Octane
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Natural gas consists mainly of methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane, and butane. Octane is in gasoline.

Hint

Octane has 8 carbons; natural gas is lighter.

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