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Name the component of air which extinguishes fire . Give reasons.

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Carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire. `CO_2` is a non-supporter of combustion and non-combustible gas. Moreover, it is heavier than air and cuts off the contact between air and fire, and hence, it can be used to put off the fires.
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