Which of the following statements about oxygen concentrations and combustions is MOST accurate?

A. Combustion does not occure at concentrations below about 18% because fire needs oxygen to burn.
B. Combustion will occur below normal oxygen levels only when the substance burning is an oxidizer
C. Combustion requires oxygen levels in the immediate range of ambient air (21%) in order to burn freely
D. Combustion may occur at oxygen concentrations as low as 14% or lower given the right circumstances


Answer: D. Combustion may occur at oxygen concentrations as low as 14% or lower given the right circumstances

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