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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

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The correct Answer is:
C

Fire due to action of water on saline hydrides cannot be extinguished with water or `CO_(2)`. These hybrides can reduce `CO_(2)` at high temperature of produce `O_(2)`.
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