Soma took a substance (X) and burnt it. She carefully collected the evolved vapours (Y) in a test tube and added a small amount of water to the test tube. Then, she tested the resulting solution (Z) with a litmus paper. The solution turned blue litmus to red. Which of the following could be the burning substance (X)?

Magnesium

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Potassium

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Sulphur

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Sodium

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The correct option is C
Sulphur

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The correct option is C Sulphur .

The correct option is C
Sulphur

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