Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
Saline hydrides react explosively with w...

Saline hydrides react explosively with water, such fires can be extinguished by

A

Water

B

Carbon dioxide

C

Sand

D

None of these

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
c
Fire due to action of wter on saline hydrides cannot be extinguished with water or `CO_(2)`. These hydrides can reduce `CO_(2)` at high temperature to produce `O_(2)`.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • HYDROGEN

    A2Z|Exercise Assertion - Reasoning Questions|3 Videos

  • HYDROCARBONS

    A2Z|Exercise Section D - Chapter End Test|30 Videos

  • IONIC EQUILIBIUM

    A2Z|Exercise Section D - Chapter End Test|30 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Saline hydrides are known to react violently with water producing fire, Can CO_(2) , a well known extinguisher, be used in this case? Explain.

Give two ways through which we can extinguish fire.

Knowledge Check

  • Fire is extinguished by

    A
    removing all combustible substances
    B
    cutting off supply of air
    C
    cooling the burning substances
    D
    all of these

  • How can we extinguish a fire?

    A
    Throw other objects on it
    B
    Stop the supply of oxygen
    C
    Check for nearby windows and doors
    D
    Increase the temperature of the substance

  • Fire extinguisher is:

    A
    `CO_(2)`
    B
    `CCl_(4)`
    C
    `CHCl_(3)`
    D
    `H_(2)CO_(3)`

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Alkali metal hydrides react with water to give

    Alkali metal hydrides react with water to give

    In fire extinguisher, pyrene is

    Saline hydrides are known to react with water violently producing fire. The fire cannot be extinguished by CO_2 because

    Fire extinguisher Pyrene is :

    Home
    Profile