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In the given 15 group  elements which elements is used as a flame retardant in plastics?

 

Option: 1

Nitrogen


Option: 2

Arsenic


Option: 3

Phosphorus


Option: 4

Antimony


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Antimony is commonly used as a flame retardant in plastics due to its ability to release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures, which cools the plastic and slows down the flame. Hence option 4 is the correct answer.

Option(1) Antimony is commonly used as a flame retardant in plastics due to its ability to release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures, which cools the plastic and slows down the flame. Hence option 1 is incorrect.

Option(2) Antimony is commonly used as a flame retardant in plastics due to its ability to release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures, which cools the plastic and slows down the flame. Hence option  2 is incorrect.

Option(3) Antimony is commonly used as a flame retardant in plastics due to its ability to release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures, which cools the plastic and slows down the flame. Hence option 3 is incorrect.

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