The fossil fuel P is formed under the earth by the decomposition of vegetable matter lying under water by the action of anaerobic bacteria. The major component of fuel P is Question The fossil fuel P is used as a source of gas R needed to manufacture nitrogenous fertilizers. When P is filled in metal cylinders and used as a fuel in motor vehicles, it is called S. What are P, Q, R and S?


The fossil fuel P is known as 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). 

The substance Q is Methane. It is the primary component of Natural gas. Natural gas also contains ethane, propane and heavier hydrocarbons.

The substance R is Hydrogen. Natural gas is used in the manufacture of fertilizers and is used as a source of hydrogen.

The substance S is Compressed natural gas also known as CNG. It is advantageous to use CNG as a fuel because it is less polluting than petrol. It is a clean burning fuel. It produces 45% less hydrocarbons than petrol.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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