A petroleum processing industry suddenly catches fire because of some reason. The employees ran outside and started showering water on the building but the fire did not stop. Which of the following can be used to stop the fire?

Oxygen Gas.

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Carbon Dioxide.

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Nitrogen gas

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Hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon Dioxide.
Carbon dioxide is used as a fire extinguisher and is best used to put off fires caused by oil and petrol. Carbon dioxide covers the fire as it is heavier than air and cuts off the supply of oxygen causing the combustion process to stop.

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