NEET2001Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Which of the following is stable (inert) to fire?
Options
- ACCl ₄
- BC ₂ H ₅ OH
- CCH ₄
- DC ₄ H ₁₀
Correct answer
A. CCl ₄
Step-by-step solution
CCl ₄ is non-inflammable due to strong C - Cl bonds in it. Therefore it is inert to fire and used as a fire-extinguisher under the name of pyrene.