KO2 (potassium super oxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it

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asked Mar 31, 2018 in Chemistry by paayal (26,720 points) 4 6 11

KO2 (potassium super oxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it
(a) absorbs CO2 and increases O2 content
(b) eliminates moisture
(c) absorbs CO2
(d) produces ozone.

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answered Mar 31, 2018 by sanjaydas (61,430 points) 5 7 7
selected Apr 1, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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(a) : 4KO2 + 2CO2 ® 2K2 CO3 + 3O2

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