Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 23

Question: Which of the following is used in fire extinguishers

[AFMC 1993]

Options:

A) $ CH_4 $

B) $ CHCl_3 $

C) $ CH_2Cl_2 $

D) $ CCl_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Its vapours are non inflammable (i.e. do not catch fire). Hence used as fire extinguishers under the name pyren.