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How does methane differ from ammonia?

Updated: 9/21/2023
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1st ,,,,the constituents of both are different...

methane is ch4 whereas ammonia is nh3 .

if u want a practical difference,,,ammonia is found in fertilizers

methane is found in cow dung(gobar gas).

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