Which of the following compound is used in gas lighter ?

Pyrophoric Misch metal

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C e O_{2}

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Nichrome

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Nitinol

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Solution

The correct option is A Pyrophoric Misch metal
Pyrophoric Misch metal, which is an alloy of $C e, L a$ and some other rare earth elements, Is extremely employed in making gas lighters and cigarette lighters. It is also a powerful reductant.

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