Liquid hydrogen is used as a fuel in rockets and guided missiles. Hydrogen can also be used as a fuel in automobiles. Researches are being done to discover use of hydrogen as an alternative source of energy in future since this would cut down pollution also.
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Discuss the use of hydrogen as a fuel ?
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Solution 1
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Solution 2
Use of hydrogen:
- As a fuel in the form of coal gas, water gas, liquid hydrogen.
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Chemical Properties of Hydrogen
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