Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. LPG is non-flammable substance, that is why it is used for cooking at our homes. II. On burning, camphor produces flame while charcoal does not produce flame. III. Sulphur is a non-combustible non-metal. IV. Combustion of phosphorus is an example of rapid combustion.
A
II and IV only
B
II only
C
I, III and IV only
D
None of these
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The correct Answer is:
To determine which of the statements is/are correct, let's analyze each statement one by one.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Statement I: LPG is a non-flammable substance, that is why it is used for cooking at our homes.**
- **Analysis:** LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a mixture of propane and butane, both of which are flammable gases. Therefore, this statement is **false**. LPG is used for cooking precisely because it is flammable and can produce a flame.
2. **Statement II: On burning, camphor produces flame while charcoal does not produce flame.**
- **Analysis:** Camphor is a flammable substance that vaporizes when heated and produces a flame. In contrast, charcoal, when burned, does not produce a visible flame as it burns slowly and primarily produces heat. Therefore, this statement is **true**.
3. **Statement III: Sulphur is a non-combustible non-metal.**
- **Analysis:** Sulphur is a combustible non-metal. It can burn in the presence of oxygen to form sulfur dioxide (SO₂). Therefore, this statement is **false**.
4. **Statement IV: Combustion of phosphorus is an example of rapid combustion.**
- **Analysis:** Phosphorus is known to undergo spontaneous combustion when exposed to air, which is a form of combustion that occurs very quickly and violently. However, it is more accurately described as spontaneous combustion rather than rapid combustion. Therefore, this statement is **false**.
### Conclusion:
- The only correct statement is **Statement II**.
### Final Answer:
- The correct statement is: **II only.**
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To determine which of the statements is/are correct, let's analyze each statement one by one.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Statement I: LPG is a non-flammable substance, that is why it is used for cooking at our homes.**
- **Analysis:** LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a mixture of propane and butane, both of which are flammable gases. Therefore, this statement is **false**. LPG is used for cooking precisely because it is flammable and can produce a flame.
2. **Statement II: On burning, camphor produces flame while charcoal does not produce flame.**
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