The main component of LPG is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main component of LPG is:
A. Propane
B. Butane
C. Ethane
D. Methane
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) primarily consists of butane (C₄H₁₀) and isobutane, with some propane. For domestic use, it is often a mix of butane and propane. Methane is the main component of CNG and natural gas, which require different storage pressures and infrastructure.

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