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Which one of the following scientists is credited with overthrowing the phlogiston theory and establishing the actual nature of chemical oxidations on combustions and their similarity to respiration in animals?
Which one of the following scientists is credited with overthrowing the phlogiston theory and establishing the actual nature of chemical oxidations on combustions and their similarity to respiration in animals?
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The correct option is C Antoine Lavoisier
The phlogiston theory is a scientific theory which states that the fire-like element is referred to phlogiston which is released during the process of combustion and explains the process of combustion and rusting which is together called as oxidation.Antoine Lavoisier opposed this theory of phlogiston, he is called as father of modern chemistry. He discovered oxygen and told about its properties and chemical reactions. He has given a theory of combustion in which he has mentioned the rate of respiration and the relation between combustion and respiration, where oxygen is used in both the process.So , correct option is ' Antoine Lavoisier ' .
The phlogiston theory is a scientific theory which states that the fire-like element is referred to phlogiston which is released during the process of combustion and explains the process of combustion and rusting which is together called as oxidation.
Antoine Lavoisier opposed this theory of phlogiston, he is called as father of modern chemistry. He discovered oxygen and told about its properties and chemical reactions. He has given a theory of combustion in which he has mentioned the rate of respiration and the relation between combustion and respiration, where oxygen is used in both the process.
So , correct option is ' Antoine Lavoisier ' .
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