Who among the following explained the role of oxygen in respiration and combustion?

Humphry Davy

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Antoine Lavoisier

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Joseph Priestley

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Alfred Nobel

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Solution

The correct option is B Antoine Lavoisier
Antoine Lavoisier explained the role of oxygen in respiration and combustion. He also helped to reform chemical nomenclature. He also predicted the existence of Silicon.

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