A device that converts energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen and methane, directly into electrical energy is known as
- dynamo
- Ni-Cd cell
- fuel cell
- electrolytic cell
Answer
(3) fuel cell
Solution
As per NCERT, galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc. directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells.
e.g. H2–O2 fuel cell: 2H2(g) + O2(g) 2H2O(l)
Answer: (3)