S Block Elements Question 25
Fire extinguishers contain $ H_2O $ and
[AFMC 1980]
Options:
A) $ CaCO_3 $
B) $ Na_2CO_3 $
C) $ NaHCO_3 $
D) $ NaHCO_3 $ and $ Na_2CO_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ NaHCO_3 $ and $ Na_2CO_3 $ decompose to give $ CO_2 $ which extinguishes fire.