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Which of the following gases can be used...

Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time?

A

Carbon dioxide or oxygen

B

Nitrogen or oxygen

C

Carbon dioxide or helium

D

Helium or nitrogen

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The correct Answer is:
D
Helium and nitrogen both the gases provide inert atmosphere. When the packed food is surrounded by unreactive gas (nitrogen or helium), there is no oxygen (or air ) to cause its oxidation and make it rancid.
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