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The gas that usually causes explosions in coal mines is - |
| A. | Hydrogen |
| B. | Carbon monoxide |
| C. | Air |
| D. | Methane |
| Answer» D. Methane | |
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Explanation: Methane is extremely flammable and may form explosive mixtures with air. Methane is violently reactive with oxidizers, halogens, and some halogen-containing compounds. Methane gas explosions are responsible for many deadly mining disasters. |
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