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Fuel cell, using hydrogen and oxygen as fuels, A. has been used in spa B. has an efficiency of 40% to produ electricity…

Electrochemistry · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Fuel cell, using hydrogen and oxygen as fuels,

A. has been used in spa\ceship

B. has an efficiency of 40% to produ\ce electricity

C. uses aluminum as catalysts

D. is eco-friendly

E. is actually a type of Galvanic cell only

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options
  1. a

    A, B, D, E only

  2. b

    A, D, E only

  3. c

    A, B, D only

  4. d

    A, B, C only

Correct Answerb

A, D, E only

Detailed Solution

Strategy: Evaluate the characteristics of H₂-O₂ fuel cells: usage history, efficiency, catalyst types, environmental impact, and classification.

Statements Evaluation:

  • A (Spa\ceship): True. Fuel cells provided water and power for Apollo missions. ✓
  • B (Efficiency): False. Fuel cells have high efficiency (~70%), not just 40%. ✗
  • C (Catalyst): False. Catalysts are typically Platinum or Palladium, not Aluminum. ✗
  • D (Eco-friendly): True. Water is the only product. ✓
  • E (Galvanic): True. They are galvanic cells where fuel is continuously supplied. ✓

Correct set: A, D, E.

Answer: (b) A, D, E only\boxed{\text{Answer: (b) A, D, E only}}

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