Q28 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (20 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which one of the following statements regarding helium is not correct?

  • A
    It is used to fill gas balloons instead of hydrogen because it is lighter and not flammable
  • B
    It is used in gas cooled nuclear reactors
  • C
    It is used to produce and sustain powerful super conducting magnets
  • Correct answer
    D
    It is not used as a cryogenic agent

Solution

Liquid helium is used as a cryogenic agent. Therefore, statement (d) is incorrect. Rest of the given statements are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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