Question
Chemistry Question on allotropes of carbon
The fire extinguisher 'pyrene' contains
A
Carbon dioxide
B
Carbon disulphide
C
Carbon tetrachloride
D
Chloroform
Answer
Carbon tetrachloride
Explanation
Solution
Carbon tertrachloride is commonly used liquid in fire extinguishers to control fire. When heated to decomposition, it emits fumes of toxic phosgene and of hydrogen chloride.