Fuel cell, using hydrogen and oxygen as fuels, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A, D, E only
- A, B, C only
- A, B, D only
- A, B, D, E only
Answer
(1) A, D, E only
Solution
H2–O2 fuel cell: 2H2(g) + O2(g) 2H2O(l)
∵ chemical energy of the reaction is converted directly into electrical energy ⇒ it is a galvanic cell.
A: used in the Apollo space programme (water formed was used by astronauts) ⇒ A is correct
B: efficiency is about 70\%, not 40\% ⇒ B is incorrect
C: catalysts are finely divided Pt or Pd on the electrodes, not aluminium ⇒ C is incorrect
D: only product is water ⇒ pollution free ⇒ D is correct
E: works on the galvanic principle ⇒ E is correct
∴ A, D, E only
Answer: (1)