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Write the full form of: (i) LPG (ii) CNG.

(i) LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. They are flammable mixtures of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel.

(ii) CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas. It is methane stored at high pressure.


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