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Choose the correct statement about inflammable substances from the following.
They have :

A

low ignition temperature and cannot catch fire easily.

B

high ignition temperature and can catch fire easily.

C

low ignition temperature and can catch fire easily.

D

high ignition temperature and cannot catch fire easily.

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To solve the question about inflammable substances, let's analyze the statements provided and determine which one is correct. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Inflammable Substances**: - Inflammable substances are those that can easily catch fire. They have a low ignition temperature, which is the minimum temperature at which a substance will ignite. 2. **Evaluating the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "Low Ignition Temperature and Cannot Catch Fire Easily" - This statement is incorrect because a low ignition temperature means that the substance can catch fire easily. - **Statement 2**: "High Ignition Temperature can Catch Fire Easily" - This statement is also incorrect. A high ignition temperature means that the substance is less likely to catch fire easily; it requires a higher temperature to ignite. - **Statement 3**: "A Low Ignition Temperature can Catch Fire Easily" - This statement is correct. Substances with low ignition temperatures ignite quickly and easily. - **Statement 4**: "High Ignition Temperature and Cannot Catch Fire Easily" - This statement is incorrect. While it is true that substances with high ignition temperatures do not catch fire easily, the phrasing is misleading in the context of inflammable substances. 3. **Conclusion**: - The correct statement about inflammable substances is: "A Low Ignition Temperature can Catch Fire Easily." ### Final Answer: The correct statement is: "A Low Ignition Temperature can Catch Fire Easily." ---
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