S Block Elements Question 62
Question: Potassium superoxide ( $ KO_2 $ ) is used in space capsules, submarines, and breathing masks, because it is
Options:
A) diamagnetic in nature
B) high melting compound
C) helpful in removing $ CO_2 $ and producing $ O_2 $
D) unstable compound
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] $ KO_2 $ Reacts with $ CO_2 $ liberating $ O_2 $ . $ 4KO_2+2CO_2\to 2K_2CO_3+3O_2 $
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