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What is burnt to detect small ammonia leaks in refrigeration systems?
ASulfur sticks
BMagnesium ribbon
CCamphor tablets
DRed phosphorus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sulfur sticks
Burning sulfur gives SO2 which forms white fumes of ammonium sulfite with ammonia, showing the leak.
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