Among the fuels like Wood, Coal, Petrol or Cooking gas, which of the following is a common substance that burns?

Carbon

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Magnesium

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Sulphur

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Calcium

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Solution

The correct option is A
Carbon

During Combustion of fuels, Carbon is the common substance that burns. Carbon combines with oxygen in the air to give carbon dioxide.

$C + O_{2} \to C O_{2}$

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