Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above are true.

CO2 is heavier than air, non-conductive of electricity, and chemically inert, making it ideal for energized electrical Class C fires and flammable liquid Class B fires. Per 46 CFR, its primary extinguishing mechanism is smothering through oxygen displacement without leaving a residue.

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