Explanation
- A
1 and 3
1 and 3. Biogas is mostly methane (about 50–75%) plus carbon dioxide. Butane and CO are not the two majors.
- B
3 and 4
3 and 4. CO2 is present; CO is not a major constituent.
- C
2 and 3
2 and 3. Butane is LPG, not biogas.
- D
1 and 2
1 and 2. Methane yes; butane no.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1 and 3. Major biogas pair: methane and carbon dioxide. Also note: CH4 share — Typically 50–75% of biogas; CO2 share — Typically 25–50%; LPG — Propane + butane; not this mix; Gobar gas — Cattle-dung anaerobic digester.
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