WBCS.LIVE practice question

The soda-acid fire extinguisher contains

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. sulphuric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
  2. nitric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
  3. sulphuric acid and solution of sodium carbonate.
  4. sulphuric acid and solution of potassium carbonate.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: sulphuric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.