Question

Which of the following is called Marsh gas?

• A. $C_2H_4$
• B. $C_2H_6$
• C. $C_2H_2$
• D. $CH_{4}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$CH_{4}$

Answer 2

Methane is called Marsh gas because it is found in swamps or marshy places and can be obtained by bacterial decomposition of fossils of plants and animals.