Miscellaneous
UPPCS
In the ordinary fire extinguisher, carbon dioxide is generated by the reaction of
(A) Limestone and dilute sulphuric acid
(B) Marble powder and dilute hydrochloric acid
(C) Sodium bicarbonate and dilute sulphuric acid
(D) Magnesite and dilute hydrochloric acid
Important Facts
- The reaction of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) and dilute sulphuric acid produces CO₂, which extinguishes fire.
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