MCQ
Which of the following is used in fire extinguishers
- A$C{H_4}$
- B$CHC{l_3}$
- C$C{H_2}C{l_2}$
- ✓$CC{l_4}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
$CC{l_4}$
d
(d) Its vapours are non inflammable (i.e. do not catch fire).
(d) Its vapours are non inflammable (i.e. do not catch fire).
Hence used as fire extinguishers under the name pyren.
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