State one property of hydrogen due to which it is no longer used in meteorological balloons.

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Hydrogen is not used in the meteorological balloon as it is highly inflammable in nature.
It is lighter than air but hydrogen is avoided as it is highly combustible.
Hence hydrogen is replaced by helium in the meteorological balloon.
Helium is used in balloons in place of hydrogen because it is incombustible.
Helium does not catch fire like hydrogen.
It is an inert element.

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