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What class of chemicals is incompatible with air?

Acids
Bases
Pyrophorics
Reducing agents

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Pyrophoric substances ignite spontaneously in air at or below 55 °C (130 °F) due to an exothermic reaction with oxygen. Examples of pyrophoric substances include alkali metals, such as sodium and potassium, and certain metal hydrides and alkyls.

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Pyrophoric substances ignite spontaneously in air at or below 55 °C (130 °F) due to an exothermic reaction with oxygen. Examples of pyrophoric substances include alkali metals, such as sodium and potassium, and certain metal hydrides and alkyls.
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