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Water is not a suitable fire extinguishe...

Water is not a suitable fire extinguisher to the fires involving oil and petrol because

A

water may conduct electricity

B

water is heavier than oil

C

water cannot be stored at high pressure in cylinders

D

water is lighter than oil.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Water is not a suitable fire extinguisher to douse the fires involving oil and petrol because water is heavier than oil and petrol. So, it sinks below the oil and oil keeps burning on the top.
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