Give two uses each of: (i) Methane (ii) ethane - Vidyadip

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Give two uses each of:
(i) Methane (ii) ethane

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(i) Uses of Methane

As a domestic fuel in the form of natural gas
In the manufature of methanol and hydrozen

(ii) Uses of ethane

As a fuel, it has high calorific value than methane. Liquefied ethane is also used as fuel.
In the preparation of ethanol, acetaldehyde and acetic acid which find use in paints, vamishes, adhesive, plastic etc.

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