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Helium is used in balloons in place of hydrogen because it is
Options
(a) radioactive
(b) more abundant than hydrogen
(c) incombustible
(d) lighter than hydrogen
Correct Answer:
incombustible
Explanation:
Helium is used in balloons in place of hydrogen. Although lifting power of helium is about 92% of that of hydrogen, yet it is preferred because it is non-flammable or incombustible.
