70ᵗʰ B.P.S.C Re-Exam 2024

How is Hydrogen stored physically?

aIn form of hydrides
bIn form of water
cBy compressing hydrogen gas✓ Correct
dNone of the above

Explanation

Physically, hydrogen is stored by compressing hydrogen gas at high pressure. However, some transition metals such as Pd and Pt can absorb a large volume of H₂ in their hydrides; when these hydrides are heated, they release H₂ gas again. Hence, metal hydrides can also be used for hydrogen storage.

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