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A fire of lithium, sodium and potassium can be extinguished by

A

`H_(2)O`

B

Nitrogen

C

`CO_(2)`

D

Asbestoes blanket

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C
Carbon dioxide does not help in burning , also it forms carbonate with alkali metals.
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