Which of the following gas is used in fire extinguisher?
A
Oxygen
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B
Carbon dioxide
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C
Helium
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D
Hydrogen
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Solution
The correct option is B Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is incombustible and also does not support burning. Hence, it is used in fire extinguisher. When sprayed on burning object it stops the supply of oxygen and extinguishes fire.