Question

Which alkane is known as marsh gas?

• A. Methane
• B. Ethane
• C. Propane
• D. Butane

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Methane

• Methane is the alkane known as marsh gas.

• Methane is also known as swamp gas or bog gas.

• It is a colourless, odourless gas.

• It's the lightest hydrocarbon, with one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.

• It's chemical formula is CH₄.

• It's is produced naturally in marshes, swamps, through the anaerobic digestion of plant and animal matter.