______ gas gives an orange glow when electricity is passed through it. It is generally used in fluorescent lighting

Options

A. Nitrogen
B. Hydrogen
C. Neon
D. Oxygen

Answer

C

Explanation

The neon gas is used in Neon Lamp A neon lamp (also neon glow lamp) is a miniature gas discharge lamp. The lamp typically consists of a small glass capsule that contains a mixture of neon and other gases at a low pressure and two electrodes (an anode and a cathode). When sufficient voltage is applied and sufficient current is supplied between the electrodes, the lamp produces an orange glow discharge.