Which gas is commonly used as a fire extinguisher?

Carbon monoxide

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Ozone

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Solution

The correct option is B
Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide is very cold as it comes outside the fire extinguisher and also it does not support combustion, hence it is suitable for filling in a fire extinguisher.

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