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Coal and petroleum — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCoal and petroleum2 Marks
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What is CNG? State its one use.
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Answer

CNG is compressed natural gas. Natural gas is a very important fossil fuel because it is easy to transport through pipes. Natural gas is stored under high pressure as compressed natural gas (CNG). It can be used as a fuel in homes and factories. It is also used as a starting material for the manufacture of a number of chemicals and fertilizers.

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