Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 249
Question: Saline hydrides react explosively with water, such fires can be extinguished by
Options:
A) Water
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Sand
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Fire due to action of water on saline hydrides cannot be extinguished with water or $ CO_2 $ . These hydrides can reduce $ CO_2 $ at high temperature to produce $ O_2 $ .
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