Fire extinguishers emit which gas?

Options

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Chlorine
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen

Answer

C

Explanation

Generally, fire extinguishers use compressed non-flammable carbon dioxide gas that extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle.`CO_(2)` extinguishers are suitable for electrical hazard and fires involving flammable liquids like petrol, diesel and oils.They are ideal for industrial and office environments.