In a biogas plant, methane gas (CH4) is produced as a fuel. Find the mass r

Question

In a biogas plant, methane gas (

C H_{4}

) is produced as a fuel. Find the mass ratio of carbon to hydrogen in methane.

Options:

A . 3:1

B . 2:1

C . 1:3

D . 4:2

Answer: Option A
:
A
Mass of one carbon atom = 12u
Mass of each hydrogen atom = 1u
Mass of 4 hydrogenatoms = 4u
Mass ratio of carbonand hydrogen atomsin methane

= 12 : 4 = 3 : 1

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