A hand portable CO2 fire extinguisher is effective on burning oil only __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — if applied promptly
Carbon dioxide displaces oxygen rapidly but lacks cooling capacity for Class B fires. Prompt application is critical to smother flammable liquid surface flames before heat causes re-ignition of the fuel source.
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