Water cannot be used to extinguish oil fires because -

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Chemistry Foundation

Double Displacement Reaction

Question

it is a poor conductor of electricity.

it is heavier than oil.

it’s B.P. is high.

it is lighter than oil.

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Water cannot be used for extinguishing oil fires because being heavier it sinks down and the oil comes up and continues to burn.