JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The constituent of air that acts as a diluent is

A. noble gases
B. oxygen
C. nitrogenCorrect
D. carbon(IV) oxide

Explanation

Nitrogen is an important diluent of air. Without nitrogen, combustion would proceed out of proportion.

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