Which substance is used to extinguish fire in substances like oil, fat and petrol?

C H_{3} C l

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C H C l_{3}

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C H_{2} C l_{2}

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C C l_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C C l_{4}$
$C C l_{4}$ carbon tetrachloride was formerly widely used in fire extinguishers.
option D is correct

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In an overheated oil kitchen fire , Rohit 's mother put a lot of dry white powder 'X' on the pan. The fire got extinguished.

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( C) Name an another substance like 'X' used to extinguish fire.

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