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Question
Which of the following non-metals reacts and catches fire on exposure to air?
Options
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Sulphur
Hydrogen
Solution
Phosphorus
Explanation -
Phosphorus is a non-metal which reacts and catches fire on exposure to air.
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