BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · પ્રશ્ન 40
Which of the following are the constituents of a soda-acid fire extinguisher?
જવાબ બતાવો અને સમજૂતી
જવાબ: (C) Dil. sulphuric acid and sodium bicarbonate solution
સમજૂતી
In a soda-acid extinguisher, H₂SO₄ reacts with NaHCO₃ solution to produce CO₂ under pressure.
- (A) ખોટો
Wrong: aluminium sulphate is used in foam extinguishers.
- (B) ખોટો
Wrong: sodium bicarbonate, not carbonate, is used.
- (C) સાચો
Correct: they react to release CO₂ that smothers the fire.
- (D) ખોટો
Wrong: wrong base and acid strength.