Given below are some of the gases present in air. Which one of these gases supports burning of a substance?

Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Water vapour

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Solution

The correct option is C Oxygen
The main component of air that supports burning is oxygen. However, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapour do not support burning of a substance.

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