Saline hydrides are known to react with water violently producing fire can CO_2, a well known fire extinguisher be used in this case ? Explain.

Saline hydrides are known to react with water violently producing fire

1.	Saline hydrides are known to react with water violently producing fire can CO_2, a well known fire extinguisher be used in this case ? Explain.
Answer» Solution :Saline hydrides react violently with WATER PRODUCING DIHYDROGEN gas `NaH_((s)) + H_2O_((aq)) to NaOH_((aq)) + H_(2(g))` But A well known fire extinguisher `CO_2` is used then FOLLOWING red will be obtained `NaH+CO_2 to HCOONa`