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Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by electric current, because
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- it may cause electrocution
- it may cause hydrolysis
- it may cause electrolysis
- it may spoil the wiring
- it may cause electrocution
Correct Option: A
Using water for putting out electric fires is risky, as the firemen can be electrocuted by the water jet. Water is a good conductor of electricity, and, the electric current flows through the water-jet directly into the hands of the person who is holding the waterhose, resulting in immediate electrocution.