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C Cl4 is used as a fire-extinguishing li...

`C Cl_4` is used as a fire-extinguishing liquid for petroleum fire because:

A

It has low b.b and is easily vaporised

B

It is non- toxic

C

It is non-combustible and heavier than air

D

Insoluble in water

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