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Wet chemical fire extinguishers use:

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a

Aldol condensation

b

Esterification reaction

c

Saponification reaction 

d

Ethanol dehydration process

answer is A.

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The effect of saponification is seen in wet fire extinguishers. The wet fire extinguishers use saponification which converts burning fats and oils into non-combustible soap and it helps in extinguishing the fire. This reaction lowers the temperature of the flames by absorbing heat from the surroundings. 

Hence, Wet chemical fire extinguishers use Saponification.
 

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