A fire safety inspector checks a Pyrene-brand fire extinguisher in a lab. Which halogenated hydrocarbon is the primary component used to smother fires?
Q1. A fire safety inspector checks a Pyrene-brand fire extinguisher in a lab. Which halogenated hydrocarbon is the primary component used to smother fires?
Answer: Carbon tetrachloride
Explanation: Carbon tetrachloride is used in Pyrene extinguishers because its heavy vapors smother flames. Chloroform is tempting but is too volatile and toxic.