The cooking gas is mainly a mixture of the following two gases

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  1. Methane and Ethane
  2. Ethane and Propane
  3. Propane and Butane
  4. Butane and Pentane

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Option 3 : Propane and Butane
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Explanation:

  • Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mainly consists of propane and butane.
  • It is odorless that's why Ethyl Mercaptan is added to it so there may be a smell if LPG leaks from its storage container.

 

Fuel Gases Major component Uses
Compressed natural gas (CNG) Methane

Ethane
Can be used in place of gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Butane
Propane
LPG is used for cooking.

An alternative to electric heating, heating oil, or kerosene.

As it is odourless so Ethyl Mercaptan is added to it so there may be smell if LPG leak from its storage container.
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