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Standard XII
Physics
Kirchhoff's Junction Law
In Holmes sig...
Question
In Holmes signal contains
C
a
C
2
along with
:
A
C
a
C
l
2
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B
C
a
3
P
2
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C
C
a
3
N
2
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D
C
a
C
O
3
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Solution
The correct option is
B
C
a
3
P
2
Containers containing CaC and
C
a
3
P
2
are pierced and thrown in the sea where the gases evolved burn and serve as signal.
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Q.
A mixture of
C
a
3
P
2
and
C
a
C
2
, is used in making Holmes signal. Explain.
Q.
Assertion :Mixture of
C
a
C
2
and
C
a
3
P
2
placed in the container with holes is thrown into the sea, a luminous flame is produced called Holmes signal Reason: Both react with
H
2
O
:
C
a
C
2
+
2
H
2
O
⟶
C
a
(
O
H
)
2
+
C
2
H
2
C
a
3
P
2
+
6
H
2
O
⟶
3
C
a
(
O
H
)
2
+
2
P
H
3
Some
P
2
H
4
is also produced, which catches fire instantly, which in turn ignites
C
2
H
2
(acetylene) and then luminous flame is produced. This guides the approaching ship. This signal is called Holme's signal.
Q.
What is the reaction involved in Holmes signal?
Q.
Holmes signals can be given by using
:
Q.
Which of the following gas is used as Holmes signal?
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