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Standard VIII

Chemistry

Ideal Fuel

A non-metal w...

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A non-metal which supports the process of combustion in factories and industries is:

Oxygen

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Chlorine

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Carbon

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is A
Oxygen

Oxygen supports the process of combustion in factories, aeroplanes, houses etc.

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A non-metal which supports the process of combustion in factories and industries is:

The correct option is A Oxygen Oxygen supports the process of combustion in factories, aeroplanes, houses etc.

The correct option is A
Oxygen

Oxygen supports the process of combustion in factories, aeroplanes, houses etc.