Hydrogen is used as a rocket fuel in space research because
i) It is colourless and odourless
ii) It is lightweight
iii) It has low calorific value
iv) The products of the combustion of hydrogen with oxygen is only water, so it is pollution-free.
i, ii, iii
ii, iii, iv
i, ii, iv
ii, iv
Solution - Liquid hydrogen is the fuel used in rockets
Hydrogen gas has the highest calorific value that is150 kJ/kg.
It is a powerful rocket propellant, as it has the lowest molecular weight and it burns with extreme intensity.
It can be stored in large quantities in small spaces because it is very lightweight.
The product of the combustion of hydrogen with oxygen is only water, so it is pollution-free.