Which gas is used in ‘Fire Extinguishers’?
AArgon
BNitrogen
CCarbon Dioxide
DOxygen
Explanation
• $CO_2$ is highly effective because it is heavier than air and displaces oxygen.
• It does not leave a residue, making it safe for electrical fires.
• It works by suffocating the fire by depriving it of the oxygen it needs to burn.
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