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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 Feb 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q24

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Which gas is released on burning of natural gas?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correctanswer is option 1 i.e. Carbon dioxide.

  • On burning of natural gas, carbon dioxide is released. Natural gas is lighter than air and rapidly dissipates into the air when it is released.
  • When natural gas burns, a high temperature blue flame is produced and complete combustion takes place producing only water and carbon dioxide. 
  • Natural gas has a heating value of about 1000 BTUs per cubic foot. However, when it burns improperly, it can produce carbon monoxide which is a deadly poisonous gas.