Which fuel has the highest calorific value per gram?
A. Hydrogen
B. Coal
C. Methane
D. Wood
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hydrogen has the highest calorific value (~150 kJ/g or 141.9 MJ/kg) because it has no heavier atoms like carbon and its combustion produces water, a very stable product. Methane ~55.5 kJ/g, coal ~25-35 kJ/g, wood ~17 kJ/g. Hydrogen is a clean fuel, but storage and production challenges remain. It can be used in fuel cells or internal combustion engines.
Explanation:
Graham's law: r₁/r₂ = √(M₂/M₁). Given rA/rB = 1/2, so √(MB/MA) = 1/2. Squaring: MB/MA = 1/4 => MB = MA/4 = 64/4 = 16 g/mol. B is lighter and diffuses faster. Logical check: rate inversely proportional to square root of molar mass; if rate is double, mass is quarter. Answer is 16.
Explanation:
Gastric juice in the stomach contains hydrochloric acid (HCl) which aids digestion and kills bacteria. Orange juice contains citric acid, vinegar acetic acid, milk lactic acid (from fermentation). The pH of stomach acid is around 1-2.
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