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what is holmes signal

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Answered by NishantMahawar

Answer:- A mixture of calcium carbide and calcium phosphide placed in a container which react with water to produce gas(PH3 and C2H2) which burn and thus guide the ship in sea. So PH3 gas that is called PHOSPHINE is used in Holmes signal.

Answered by Mahak2928

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.

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