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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 77 of 149

The stench due to leakage from LPG cylinder is because of:

Science

  1. AMethane
  2. BPropane
  3. CButane
  4. DEthyl mercaptanCorrect

Answer: D. Ethyl mercaptan

Explanation

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is more commonly known as cooking gas. It is actually a mixture of several hydrocarbon gases.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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