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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
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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