A. Antimony trisulphide
B. Glass powder
C. Potassium chlorate
D. Red phosphorus
The head of a modern safety match stick contains_______

A and D

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B and C

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C and D

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C and A

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Solution

The correct option is B C and A
Antimony trisulphide and oxidizing agents (usually potassium chlorate) are present on heat of match stick.

The striking surface consists of powdered glass or silica (sand) and red phosphorus.

Option D is correct.

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Which of the following is not used in making matchsticks these days ?

(a) potassium chlorate

(b) white phosphorus

(d) red phosphorus

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