Chemistry, asked by surendarsuriya, 5 months ago

explain about Holmes signal

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Answered by unyalasowmya

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Holmes signal - A mixture of calcium carbide and calcium phosphide placed in a container which reacts with water to produce gases (PH3 and C2H2) which burn and thus guide the ships in sea.so PH3 gas that is called PHOSPHINE is used in holmes signal.

Answered by Ankitapakhi

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Holmes signal is the containers containingcalcium carbide and calcium phosphide gas. These two gases are pierced in a container and thrown in water. Then they produce gases PH3 and C2H2 which burn and it is served as a signal.

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