Q1 / 225 · JEE Main 2003 · Chemistry
Which of the following could act as apropellant for rockets?
- ALiquid oxygen $+$ liquid argon
- Correct answerBLiquid hydrogen + liquid oxygen
- CLiquid nitrogen $+$ liquid oxygen
- DLiquid hydrogen $+$ liquid nitrogen
Solution
Liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are used as excellent fuel for rockets. $\mathrm{H}_2(l)$ has low mass and high enthalpy of combustion whereas oxygen is a strong supporter of combustion
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.