{"id":5552,"date":"2024-04-15T02:15:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=5552"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:15:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:15:15","slug":"a-mixture-of-which-one-of-the-following-pairs-of-gases-is-the-cause-of-occurrence-of-most-of-the-explosions-in-mines-a-hydrogen-and-oxygen-b-oxygen-and-acetylene-c-methane-and-air-d-carbon-dioxid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/a-mixture-of-which-one-of-the-following-pairs-of-gases-is-the-cause-of-occurrence-of-most-of-the-explosions-in-mines-a-hydrogen-and-oxygen-b-oxygen-and-acetylene-c-methane-and-air-d-carbon-dioxid\/","title":{"rendered":"A mixture of which one of the following pairs of gases is the cause of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines? A. Hydrogen and Oxygen B. Oxygen and Acetylene C. Methane and Air D. Carbon dioxide and Methane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Hydrogen and Oxygen&#8221; option2=&#8221;Oxygen and Acetylene&#8221; option3=&#8221;Methane and Air&#8221; option4=&#8221;Carbon dioxide and Methane&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. Methane and Air.<\/p>\n<p>Methane is a colorless, odorless, and flammable gas that is found in natural gas and coal mines. When methane is mixed with air, it can form an explosive mixture. If a spark or flame ignites the mixture, it can cause a mine explosion.<\/p>\n<p>Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is essential for combustion. When oxygen is mixed with methane, it can increase the risk of a mine explosion.<\/p>\n<p>Acetylene is a colorless, flammable gas that is used in welding and cutting. When acetylene is mixed with oxygen, it can form a highly explosive mixture. 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