Correct Answer
Methane and ethane
<b>Correct option: A</b> <ul> <li><b>Why itβs correct:</b> Domestic cooking gas (natural gas) is a hydrocarbon mix mainly of light alkanes, chiefly methane (CH4) and some ethane (C2H6).</li> <li><b>Key concept:</b> Composition of natural gas vs LPG; light hydrocarbons dominate the fuel gas.</li> <li><b>Brief formula:</b> CH4 (methane) and C2H6 (ethane).</li> <li><b>Exam tip:</b> If the question asks specifically about LPG, remember LPG is propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10), not methane/ethane.</li> <li><b>Why others are incorrect:</b> B lists LPG components (butane/isobutane) not the main; C includes unsuitable gases (ethylene/CO); D gas pair is not used as cooking fuel.</li> </ul>