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15/12/2021 1:33 pm
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Saline hydrides react explosively with water, such fires can be extinguished by
(a) water
(b) carbon dioxide
(c) sand
(d) None of these
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15/12/2021 1:35 pm
Correct answer: (c) sand
Explanation:
Fire due to action of water on saline hydrides cannot be extinguished with water or CO2. These hydrides can reduce CO2 at high temperature to produce O2.