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  1. The gas that usually causes explosions in coal mines is
    1. Hydrogen
    2. Carbon monoxide
    3. Air
    4. Methane
Correct Option: D

Methane is extremely flammable and may form explosive mixtures with air. Methane is violently reactive with oxidizers, halogens, and some halogencontaining compounds. Methane gas explosions are responsible for many deadly mining disasters.



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