Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Q · Mixtures and CompoundsMedium · 45s
Which of the following is NOT a compound?
TopicMixtures and Compounds
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Air is a mixture of gases, not a compound. The others are pure compounds with definite composition.
Final Answer: Option B — Air