Which of the constituent is/are responsible for continuous burning in Holme's signal?

C_{2} H_{2}

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P H_{3}

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P_{2} H_{4}

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A

and

C

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Solution

The correct option is B $P H_{3}$
A mixture of calcium carbide and calcium phosphide placed in a container which reacts with water to produce gases ( $P H_{3}$ and $C_{2} H_{2}$ ) which burn and thus guide the ships in the sea.
$P H_{3}$

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