Question

Which of the following gases supports burning .

• A. Nitrogen
• B. Carbon dioxide
• C. Oxygen
• D. Water vapour

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Oxygen

1. Burning is an exothermic reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide light and energy.
2. Thus we see oxygen is required for the process of burning hence option c is the correct option and rest of the options are the incorrect options.
3. The chemical reaction for the same is given below

C + O₂ $\to$CO₂ + heat energy +light energy