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Oxygen can be detected by its pungent odour.

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The correct option is B False
Oxygen gas is a colourless and odourless gas. It cannot be seen nor smelt. So you cannot detect its presence through sight or smell.

Presence of oxygen gas can be detected only through chemical reactions. Combustion is one of the most common chemical reactions.

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