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Which one of the following statements regarding helium is incorrect ?

A

It is used to produce and sustain powerful superconducting magnets

B

It is used as a cryogenic agent for carrying out experiments at low temperature

C

It is used in filling balloons for meterological observations because it is lighter and non-inflammable

D

It is used as diluent for oxygen in modern diving apparatus because of its high solubility in blood

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D

It is used because it has very low solubility in blood.
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