Chemistry PYQ 83 of 152 · Everyday Chemistry

Which of the following are the constituents of a soda acid fire extinguisher?

  1. AConc. sulphuric acid and aluminium sulphate
  2. BDil. sulphuric acid and sodium carbonate
  3. CDil. sulphuric acid and sodium bicarbonate solution
  4. DConc. sulphuric acid and sodium carbonate solution

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Correct answer: (c) Dil. sulphuric acid and sodium bicarbonate solution

Explanation

A soda acid extinguisher uses sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) solution and dilute sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄).

On mixing they react to release carbon dioxide (CO₂), which blankets the fire and cuts off oxygen supply.

The reaction: 2NaHCO₃ + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + H₂O + 2CO₂.

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