CCl₄ is used as a fire extinguisher, because

CCl₄ is used as a fire extinguisher, because

Options

(a) its boiling point is low
(b) its melting point is high
(c) it gives incombustible vapour
(d) it forms covalent bond

Correct Answer:

it gives incombustible vapour

Explanation:

CCl₄ is used as fire extinguishers under the name pyrene. The dense vapours form protective layer on the burning objects and Prevent the oxygen or air to come in contact with the burning objects and gives incombustible vapours.

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