Question

The compound CCl4 is nonflammable and was once commonly used in fire extinguishers. On the basis of the periodic properties, which of the following compounds can most likely be used as a fire-resistant chemical? CIa (B) CH4 (C) CBr4 (D) PbCl2

Answer 1

(C) CBr₄

Step-by-step explanation:

The compound CCl₄ has one carbon atom (group 14) and 4 chlorine atoms (halogens). On the basis of the periodic properties, other 4 halogens bonded to carbon would also present nonflammable properties like those of CCl₄ -and thus they could be used as a fire-resistant chemical-, that's why the answer is C) CBr₄