Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
Which gas is commonly known as 'marsh gas'?
AEthane
BMethane
CPropane
DButane
✓ Correct Answer: B — Methane
Methane is produced in wetlands and marshes by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, earning it the name marsh gas.
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