Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. If this is true then why does it smell when there is a leakage from a gas cylinder used for cooking at home?
Choose the appropriate statement from the following options:
a) Natural gas is not colorless, odorless and tasteless.
b) Strong smells are added to natural gas so as to detect a gas leakage at home.
c) When natural gas comes in contact with air, it releases a strong smell.
d) On burning, natural gas releases a strong smell.
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Answers & Comments
yes it's true that when it is leaked it does smell so that to prevent any fire cases which could result in a blast!
There is a substance added to the Gas which is
"Ethyl Mercaptan"