Q.

Hydrogen gas has the highest calorific value i.e..150 KJ/Kg, yet it is not used as a fuel. The reasons are?


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a

It is explosive in nature   

b

It causes storage problem   

c

It causes transportation problem   

d

All of the above 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Hydrogen interacts violently with air when it comes into touch with it. Higher pressures must be applied to compress hydrogen. The frantic nature of this procedure creates a storage issue. Transporting hydrogen gas is a challenge due to its combustibility and storage issues. Despite having the highest calorific value, hydrogen gas cannot be used as fuel.
 
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