- Soda-acid fire extinguishers utilize the reaction between sodium hydrogen carbonate and sulfuric acid. - The extinguishing agent is primarily carbon dioxide gas produced by the reaction.
What is the chemical composition of a soda- acid type fire extinguisher?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023 · Topic: Acid, Base and Salt (Common Salts: Baking Soda, Washing Soda, Plaster of Paris and Gypsum)
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Answer: A. Solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate and sulfuric acid
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