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.