NEETChemistryHydrogen
In terms of mass for mass basis, how does the energy release of dihydrogen compare to petrol?
Options
- ADihydrogen releases less energy than petrol.
- BDihydrogen releases about the same energy as petrol.
- CDihydrogen releases more energy than petrol.
- DDihydrogen is not used as a fuel.
Correct answer
C. Dihydrogen releases more energy than petrol.
Step-by-step solution
On a mass for mass basis, dihydrogen can release more energy than petrol, approximately three times more.