The function of nitrogen in air is
to make air a moderate supporter of combustion
to maintain the density of air constant
to prevent the hydrogen in air from exploding
to reduce the poisonous nature of ozone in air
Correct Answer :
A. to make air a moderate supporter of combustion
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