Which of the following substances burns spontaneously?

Nitrogen

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Carbon

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White Phosphorous

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is C
White Phosphorous

Substances like phosphorous can burn in air at room temperature. The type of combustion in which a material suddenly bursts into flames, without the application of any apparent cause is called spontaneous combustion.

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