Ethyl mercaptan is added to the Doctor negative LPG for facilitating the detection of its leakage (by bad odour) to the extent of about ________________ ppm?

Correct answer: B. 50

  • A. 1
  • B. 50
  • C. 5000
  • D. 10000

Explanation

Ethyl mercaptan is added to LPG in a very small concentration, commonly around 50 ppm, because its intense odour makes leaks detectable well before the gas reaches a dangerous concentration. The larger values listed would be excessive.

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