S Block Elements Question 25

Question: Fire extinguishers contain $ H_2SO_4 $ 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 $ decomposes to give $ CO_2 $ which extinguish fire.