Question

Which of the following is a supporter of combustion?

• A. Cooking gas
• B. Nitrogen gas
• C. Oxygen gas
• D. Producer gas

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Oxygen gas

Explanation for the correct option-

Option (C)

1. It supports the combustion of fuels.
2. When fuel burns, it reacts with oxygen from the surrounding air and releases heat and products (gases, smoke, embers).

Explanation for the incorrect options-

1. Option (A) Cooking gas- It is a fuel that burns in the presence of oxygen not support the combustion.
2. Option (B) Nitrogen gas- It is a non-flammable gas.
3. Option (D) Producer gas- It is also a fuel that burns in the presence of oxygen. Producer gas will not burn in the absence of oxygen.

Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.