Single Choice

The percentage composition of carbon by mole in methane is:

A$$80 \%$$
B$$25 \%$$
C$$75 \%$$
D$$20 \%$$
Correct Answer

Solution

Methane $$CH_4$$

$$\%$$ by mole of carbon $$= \dfrac{1 \,mol \,atom}{5 \,mol \,atom} \times 100= 20 \%$$

Hence, the correct option is $$D$$

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Hydrocarbons

The compressed natural gas (CNG) mainly consists of

Hydrocarbons

Fill in the blanks in the following: The shape of methane molecule is ......

Hydrocarbons

Percentage of hydrogen is maximum in:

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