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Calcium phosphide is used in smoke scree...

Calcium phosphide is used in smoke screen because it.

A

Burns to form soot

B

Gives phosphine which catches fire to give needed smoke

C

Immediately catches fire in air

D

Is a gas which brings tears in the eyes

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