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Which one of the following compounds is used as a chemical in certain type of fire extinguishers
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Washing soda
  • B Baking soda
  • C Caustic soda
  • D Soda ash
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Baking soda

2NaHCO3(aq)+H2SO4(aq)Na2SO4(aq)+2H2O(l)+2CO2(g)

When the fire extinguisher is operated by pressing the knob on it, the sulphuric acid gets mixed with sodium bicarbonate solution producing a lot of carbon dioxide gas. Carbon dioxide gas is neither combustible nor helps combustion.

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