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Nitrogen does not support combustion.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
78% of air is nitrogen gas. Nitrogen does not support combustion and thus prevents the excess reactivity of oxygen. Both oxygen and nitrogen are essential to ensure that energy from the fuel can be used in a controlled manner.

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