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UPSC Prelims 1982Question 63Science & Technology

The substance generally used in the tip of safety match stick is

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  1. (a)Red phosphorus
  2. (b)Sodium
  3. (c)Yellow phosphorus
  4. (d)Antimony trisulphide

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