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Properties of Oxygen

Oxygen gas is...

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Oxygen gas is a Supporter of combustion and keeps the burning splinter glowing.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Oxygen gas is not inflammable but a supporter of combustion and keeps the burning splinter glowing. In fact we can extinguish fire by cutting oxygen supply.

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