In soda-acid fire extinguisher, _______ helps in putting out the fire.
A
CO2
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B
CO2+H2O
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C
H2O
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D
H2O+H2
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Solution
The correct option is BCO2+H2O Fire extinguishing is done by the carbon dioxide that is produced when the acid reacts with baking soda in the extinguisher.