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Noble Gases

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Which element is used as a filler gas in fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs?

A

Argon

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Helium

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C

Radon

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D

Carbon

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Solution

The correct option is A
Argon

Argon is a noble gas which prevents tungsten filament getting corroded by the effect of gases and is the third most abundant gas found in our atmosphere.

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