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Give the full form of LPG and CNG


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LPG:

  • LPG is the Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
  • The main component of LPG is Propane and Butane.
  • It generates moderately higher amounts of Carbon dioxide, which is one of the greenhouse gases.
  • Liquefied petroleum gas is a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases that can be used as fuel in heating, cooking, and automotive appliances.

CNG:

  • CNG is the Compressed Natural Gas.
  • The main component in CNG is Methane.
  • It generates moderately higher quantities of greenhouse gases on comparing with LPG.
  • Compressed natural gas is made by compressing natural gas (Methane) down to less than 1% of its volume, it can be used as a substitute for diesel, petrol, and LPG.

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