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Methane gas can be prepared in the laboratory by heating sodium acetate with soda lime. This reaction produces methane gas and sodium carbonate. Methane is colorless, odorless, non-poisonous, and lighter than air. It is not soluble and is the main component of compressed natural gas. Methane is combustible in air, producing carbon dioxide, water, and energy. It can also react with chlorine or produce carbon and hydrogen when heated in air. Methane is used as a fuel for buses, cars, and auto rickshaws. It is

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