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methane is the first (and most simple) of the homologous series known as alkanes. It can be formed many ways of which some are --> i) catalytic cracking --> in this process large alkanes are broken down into smaller simpler alkanes and alkenes (of which methane is one) ii) biogas/manure --> in the process of fermentation or anaerobic digestion of manure, about 50% to 75% of the gas released is Methane gas iii) fractional distillation of crude oil/petroleum --> methane is obtained in the top fraction in the fractional distillation of crude oil or petroleum.

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