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Which compound is used as a fire extinguishing agent?

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Chloroform Carbon tetrachloride Correct Freon Iodoform

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Carbon tetrachloride ( CCl₄ ) has been used in some fire extinguishers due to its non-flammable nature. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

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