BHU PMT BHU PMT (Mains) Solved Paper-2005

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    \[K{{O}_{2}}\]is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarine because it:

    A) eliminates moisture

    B) absorbs\[C{{O}_{2}}\]

    C) produces ozone

    D)  none of the above

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Potassium superoxide\[(K{{O}_{2}})\]is used in submarine and space because it absorbs\[C{{O}_{2}}\]and liberates\[{{O}_{2}}\]. \[2K{{O}_{2}}+2C{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}2{{K}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}+{{O}_{2}}\]


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