…….gas is used in fire extinguishers.

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Carbon dioxide $({CO}_{2})$ gas is used in fire extinguishers.
Carbon dioxide $({CO}_{2})$ gas is used to put out fires because, as we all know, oxygen is required for combustion.
If we spray carbon dioxide on fire, it will suffocate the oxygen and put off the fire.

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