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Helium is used in balloons in place of h...

Helium is used in balloons in place of hydrogen because it is

A

Radioactive

B

More abundant than hydrogen

C

Incombustible

D

Lighter than hydrogen

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C
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.
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