In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements: 1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions. 2. H-CNG as fuel r

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Q: 83 (IAS/2019)
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:
1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

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Science

question_exam: 

IAS

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The correct answer is b.

Statement 1 is incorrect as the main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the reduction of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and particulate matter emissions, not the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.

Statement 2 is correct. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.

Statement 3 is correct. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.

Statement 4 is incorrect as H-CNG is more expensive than CNG, not less expensive.