NEETChemistryHydrogen
What do you understand by the term fuel-cell?
Options
- AA fuel cell is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- BA fuel cell is a container used to store and transport fuel.
- CA fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel (typically hydrogen) and
- DA fuel cell is a type of internal combustion engine used in automobiles.
Correct answer
C. A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel (typically hydrogen) and
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel (typically hydrogen) and an oxidizing agent (usually oxygen) into electrical energy through a chemical reaction.