Question

Is liquid hydrogen fuel dangerous?

(a) yes

(b) no

(c) may be

(d) may not be

This question was posed to me during a job interview.

This interesting question is from Dihydrogen as a Fuel topic in chapter Hydrogen of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) yes

Explanation: Yes, hydrogen fuel is dangerous as it has low ignition energy and high combustion energy. It tends to leak easily from tanks, this is a reason for many explosions at hydrogen fuel manufacturing or storing centers.