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Extinguishing fire - class-VIII
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A white solid $X$ reacts with dil.$HCl$ to give colourless gas which is used in fire extinguishers. The solid $X$ is:
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$NaHCO _3$
💡 Explanation:
Sodium bicarbonate can be used for fire extinguishers purpose as it releases carbon dioxide.
The following reaction takes place:
$ NaHC{ O } _{ 3 }(X)\ +\ HCl\ \rightarrow \ NaCl\ +\ C{ O } _{ 2 }\ +\ { H } _{ 2 }O $
Hence, the correct option is $\text{D}$