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Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time?

(a) Carbon dioxide or oxygen

(b) Nitrogen or oxygen

(c) Carbon dioxide or helium

(d) Helium or nitrogen

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The correct option is (d) Helium or nitrogen

  • Helium, as well as nitrogen, can be used for storage of a fresh sample of an oil for a long time because they abstain the oil from rancidity. 
  • The contact of air and oil is prevented by using nitrogen or helium as blanketing gas.

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