Foam type fire extinguishers cannot be used to put out electrical fires, due to the presence of which of these?

HCl which burns with electricity.

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HF which burns with electricity.

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Dissolved salts.

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Dissolved base.

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Solution

The correct option is C Dissolved salts.
Foam type fire extinguishers contain dissolved salts that act as electrolyte and conduct current.

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