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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

incombustibe

D

lighter than hydrogen

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The correct Answer is:
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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