In the fire triangle, oxygen acts as the

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AFuel that burns
BOxidizing agent that supports combustion
CSource of ignition heat
DProduct of the reaction

✓ Correct answer: B. Oxidizing agent that supports combustion Oxygen is the oxidizer that combines with fuel during combustion. It supports the reaction but is not itself the fuel or the heat source.

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