Choose the correct statement about inflammable substance from the following. They have a) low ignition temperature and cannot catch fire easily. b) high ignition temperature and can catch fire easily . c) low ignition temperature and can catch fire easily d) high ignition temperature and cannot catch fire easily

Choose the correct statement about inflammable substance from the following. They have
a) low ignition temperature and cannot catch fire easily.
b) high ignition temperature and can catch fire easily .
c) low ignition temperature and can catch fire easily
d) high ignition temperature and cannot catch fire easily
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c) low ignition temperature and can catch fire easily
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