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What gases are produced in anaerobic sludge digesters

A

Methane and `CO_(2)` only

B

Methane, hydrogen sulphide and `CO_(2)`

C

Methane, hydrogen sulphide and `O_(2)`

D

Hydrogen sulphide and `CO_(2)`

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Methane , hydrogen sulphide and `CO_(2)` are gases that are produced in anaerobic sludge digesters. These gases are produced during biogas production by the activity of bacteria called methanogens.
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