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Which chemical is used in fire extinguishers? How it is harmful?

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CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) is used in fire extinguishers.
It is harmful as it leads to depletion of ozone layer.
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  • Which of the following is used in fire extinguisher ?

    A
    Pyrene
    B
    Phosgene
    C
    Phosphine
    D
    Ammonia

  • ......... is used as fire extinguisher.

    A
    `Na_(2)CO_(3)`
    B
    `NaHCO_(3)`
    C
    NaOH
    D
    `KHCO_(3)`

  • Which substance is used as a Fire Extenguisher ?

    A
    Sodium oxide
    B
    Sodium carbonate
    C
    Sodium hydrogen carbonate
    D
    Sodium peroxide

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