What is a common myth about Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?

The misconception that CNG is as explosive as gasoline arises from a misunderstanding of the properties of these fuels. In reality, CNG is significantly safer than gasoline in terms of explosion risk. CNG is lighter than air, which allows it to dissipate quickly into the atmosphere if released, reducing the likelihood of igniting compared to gasoline, which is a liquid that can form pools and create flammable vapors.

CNG is stored and transported at high pressure, which gives it different combustion characteristics compared to gasoline. Additionally, CNG has a higher ignition temperature, which means it requires more energy to ignite. This fundamental difference in physical properties contributes to the enhanced safety profile of CNG, thus debunking the myth that it is as explosive as gasoline.

The other options relate to misunderstandings about the specific applications or characteristics of CNG, such as its use, state of matter, and environmental impact, but do not address the explosivity issue as directly as the first option.