What is the chemical name of Marsh gas?
A. Deuterium Oxide (D2O)
B. Sucrose (C12H22O11)
C. Methane (CH₄)
D. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Answer
Correct Answer: C. Methane (CH4)
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The chemical name of Marsh gas Methane (CH4). Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It is a group-14 hydride and the simplest alkane. Methane is flammable and is used as fuel worldwide. Methane is a colorless odorless gas. It is also known as marsh gas or methyl hydride.