Among the gases present in air, which one supports combustion?

Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapour

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Solution

The correct option is A
Oxygen

The main component of air that supports combustion is oxygen. The process of combustion can be described in the form of an equation as:

Fuel + Oxygen $\to$ Energy + Carbon dioxide + Water vapour

Without oxygen, combustion cannot take place.

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