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Question
Which gas is commonly used to extinguish fire?
A
Nitrous Oxide
B
Methane
C
Carbon Dioxide
✓ Official correct answer
D
Carbon Dioxide & Nitrous Oxide
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A
Nitrous Oxide
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B
Methane
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C
Carbon Dioxide
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D
Carbon Dioxide & Nitrous Oxide
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Explanation
Carbon dioxide extinguishers smother flames by displacing oxygen.
So the correct answer is Carbon Dioxide.
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