What is the chemical reaction involved in carbon dioxide based fire extinguisher?

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$2 N a H C O_{3} (a q) + H_{2} S O_{4} (a q) \to 2 H_{2} O (l) + 2 {CO}_{2} (g) + {Na}_{2} {SO}_{4} (aq)$

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What is the chemical reaction involved in carbon dioxide based fire extinguisher?

2NaHCO3 (aq)+ H2SO4(aq) →2H2O (l)+2CO2(g)+Na2SO4(aq)

$2 N a H C O_{3} (a q) + H_{2} S O_{4} (a q) \to 2 H_{2} O (l) + 2 {CO}_{2} (g) + {Na}_{2} {SO}_{4} (aq)$