Hydrocarbons
Tested in 2 real MPSC questions across 2 years (2018–2023). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →
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What you need to know first
Atomic massesMolecular formulaBasic organic compounds
Real questions that test this
खालीलपैकी कोणत्या हायड्रोकार्बनमध्ये 80% कार्बन असतो ? (H = 1, C = 12) Which of the following hydrocarbon has 80% carbon ? (H = 1, C = 12)
a)बेंझीन / Benzene
b)मीथेन / Methane
c)इथेन / Ethane✓ Correct
d)सायक्लोहेक्झेन / Cyclohexane
For Methane (CH4), Molar mass = 12 + 4(1) = 16 g/mol. Mass percentage of C = (12/16) * 100 = 75%. For Benzene (C6H6), Molar mass = 72 + 6 = 78, % C = (72/78)*100 = 92.3%. Wait, let's check Ethane (C2H6): M = 30, %C = 24/30 = 80%.
नैसर्गिक वायुमध्ये ___________ चे प्रमाण मुख्यत्वे करून असते. / Natural gas mainly consists of
1)ब्युटेन / Butane
2)प्रोपेन / Propane
3)मिथेन / Methane✓ Correct
4)ईथेन / Ethane
Natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of Methane (CH4), often up to 70-90% of its composition.