2024 · Q24
Identify the correct option from the following about the proportion of different gases in Biogas?
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- AMethane > Carbon dioxide > Nitrogen
- BMethane > Nitrogen > Carbon dioxide
- CMethane > Oxygen > Carbon monoxide
- DNitrogen > Methane > Carbon dioxide
Explanation
Biogas produced by anaerobic digestion consists mainly of methane (about 55–65%) and carbon dioxide (about 30–40%), with only trace amounts of nitrogen, hydrogen sulphide and other gases. Methane is thus the largest fraction, followed by carbon dioxide, followed by nitrogen. Option A (Methane > Carbon dioxide > Nitrogen) correctly reflects this composition, while the other options wrongly place nitrogen or oxygen above carbon dioxide.