Saline hydrides are known to react with water violently producing fire. Can CO_2 a well known fire extinguisher be used inthis 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 inthis case? Explain.
Answer» Solution :No.The FIRE produced by the action of water on SALINE hydrides cannot be put out by `CO_2`because the HOT METAL hydride reduces `CO_2` readily. `NaH+CO_2rarrHCOONa`(spadium formate)