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The example of spontaneous combustion is/are:

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a

Burning of fireworks

b

Burning of a matchstick

c

Burning of LPG

d

Burning of phosphorus

answer is B.

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The burning of phosphorus is an illustration of spontaneous combustion. 

Spontaneous combustion is one of the types of combustion. In this type, a substance suddenly bursts into flames with heat and light without the application of any external cause

The burning of phosphorus is one such example. It burns automatically when it is exposed to the air. 

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The example of spontaneous combustion is/are: