Question

Flushing oil tankers with nitrogen increases the chance of explosion.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Nitrogen-

• It is a non-metal.
• It is the largest component of air.
• It constitutes about 78% of air.
• Oil tankers are flushed with gaseous nitrogen to decrease the chance of explosion.

Hence,

The given statement is false as flushing oil tankers with nitrogen increases the chance of explosion.