We get pungent smell when there is LPG leakage even though natural gas is odourless. Identify the proper reason for this smell. Options: A . &nbsp LPG gas undergoes oxidation and produces a pungent smell. B . &nbsp A chemical with a pungent odour is added in LPG/CNG to detect leakage. C . &nbsp LPG gas reacts with walls of the cylinder to produce a pungent smell. D . &nbsp Compressed LPG gas has a pungent smell.

We get pungent smell when there is LPG leakage even though natural gas is odou

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We get pungent smell when there is LPG leakage even though natural gas is odourless. Identify the proper reason for this smell.

Options:

A . LPG gas undergoes oxidation and produces a pungent smell.

B . A chemical with a pungent odour is added in LPG/CNG to detect leakage.

C . LPG gas reacts with walls of the cylinder to produce a pungent smell.

D . Compressed LPG gas has a pungent smell.

Answer: Option B
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B
Any accidental leakage can cause an explosion. If the gas leaks in any closed space such as kitchen, etc. then on lighting a matchstick, an explosive mixture will burst into flame causing fire in the house and can cause serious burn injuries.
In order to prevent this, LPG companies add a chemical ethyl mercaptan which helps in detection of the leakage because of the smell imparted.

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