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Question
State four uses of hydrogen:
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Solution
- Hydrogen with oxygen produce oxy-hydrogen flame which is used for cutting and welding.
- Hydrogen gas is used as a fuel.
- Hydrogen is used for hydrogenation of vegetable oil.
- Hydrogen gas is used extensively in the manufacture of ammonia gas, which is used to produce fertilizers.
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