Fire extinguishers contain _______.

carbonic acid

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hydrochloric acid

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calcium hydroxide

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aluminium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is D aluminium hydroxide
Bases are used for different purposes i.e, in preparation of soaps, in antacids and also in fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers contain aluminium hydroxide which helps to put off the fire.

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