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Q.

Carbon dioxide is used for extinguishing fire because:

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a

in solid state, it is called dry ice

b

it is a colourless gas

c

it has a relatively high critical temperature

d

it is neither combustible nor a supporter of combustion

answer is C.

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  • Gases which are neither combustible nor supporters of combustion are used as fire extinguishers. 
  • Combustible gases would act as fuel for the fire and supporters of combustion will aid the combustion process.
  •  A gas which is neither of the above will stop the fire due to the non-availability of fuel and supporter.
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