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A fire of lithium, sodium and potassium ...

A fire of lithium, sodium and potassium can be extinguished by

A

`H_(2)O`

B

Nitrogen

C

`CO_(2)`

D

Asbestos blanket

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The correct Answer is:
C
Carbon dioxide does not help in burning, also it forms carbonate with alkali metals.
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