Q37 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Environment and Ecology

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Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?

A Hydrogen peroxide
B Hydronium
C Oxygen
D Water vapour

Correct answer: (d) Water vapour

Explanation

  1. A

    Hydrogen peroxide

    Hydrogen peroxide. Not the FCEV tailpipe product.

  2. B

    Hydronium

    Hydronium. Aqueous H3O+, not the exhaust gas.

  3. C

    Oxygen

    Oxygen. The cell consumes oxygen from air, it does not exhaust it as the product.

  4. D

    Water vapour

    Water vapour. H2 + O2 in a fuel cell → electricity + H2O.

Summary. Official key is (d) water vapour. A hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle combines hydrogen with oxygen; the exhaust is water (vapour). Not peroxide, hydronium or oxygen.