Q. Consider the following statements with respect to gas hydrates. Which of the following is true?
- Gas hydrates are also known as Clathrate hydrates
- They are crystalline water-based solids physically resembling ice
- Methane hydrate is more thermodynamically stable than carbon dioxide hydrate
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
1,2 and 3
Notes: Gas hydrates are clathrate compounds in which the host molecule is water and the guest molecule is typically a gas or liquid. Methane hydrate is less thermodynamically stable than carbon dioxide hydrate.