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When water is poured over burning wood, ...

When water is poured over burning wood, the fire goes off. This is because

A

temperature of wood decreases

B

temperature of water goes up

C

molecules of water reacts with oxygen present in the flame

D

the flame vapourises.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Water when poured over fire absorbs large amount of heat and hence the temperature of wood falls below the ignition temperature. Thus, the fire goes off.
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