Why are bulbs filled with chemically inactive Nitrogen or Argon gas?

To prevent oxidation of Tungsten filament

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To prevent dehydration of Tungsten filament

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To prevent oxidation of Steel filament

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The correct option is A To prevent oxidation of Tungsten filament
Bulbs are filled with chemically inactive Nitrogen or Argon gas to prevent the oxidation of tungsten filament used in the bulb.

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