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In gobar gas, the maximum amount is that of
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- butane
- methane
- propane
- carbon dioxide
Correct Option: B
In gobar gas the maximum amount of methane which is produced by methanogenic bacteria. Gobar gas is a gas mixture which is generated when organic compounds are fermented in the absence of air (anaerobic fermentation). Biogas contains 50% – 70% methane, 30% – 40% carbon dioxide, and traces of hydrogen, hydrogen sulphide and nitrogen. Methane is a combustible gas, which means it can be burned. It can be used as a fuel for cooking and lighting.