Question 824Deck Safety70% to pass
When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should NOT hold the horn of the extinguisher because the horn _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) becomes extremely cold.
When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should not hold the horn because it becomes extremely cold due to the rapid expansion and evaporation of the CO2 gas. Holding the cold horn could cause frostbite or other cold-related injuries. The other answer choices are incorrect - the horn is not placed in the flames, it does not come off, and it does not become extremely hot.
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