Safety matches contain sulphur and the following except?

  • A sodium chloride
  • B potassium trioxonitrate (V)
  • C charcoal
  • D phosphorus sulphide
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The correct answer is A. sodium chloride

Modern safety matches usually have antimony sulfide, oxidizing agents such as potassium chlorate, and sulfur or charcoal in the heads, and red phosphorus in the striking surface.

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