Explosion limit of blast furnace gas is 37 to 71% gas in gas-air mixture.
It means that the blast furnace gas will explode when burnt in a confined
space, if its concentration in the gas-air mixture is __________ percent.
(A) < 37%
(B) > 71%
(C) In between 37 & 71%
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) In between 37 & 71%

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