Question

Potassium superoxide (K02) is used in space capsules, submarines, and breathing masks, because it is
(A) diamagnetic in nature
(B) high melting compound
(C) helpful in removing CO2 and producing 02
(D) unstable compound​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is Option (C)

Helpful in removing  CO2 and producing O2

Explanation:

Because it absorbs CO2 and increases O2 concentration according to the following reaction

4KO2 + 2CO2 → 2K2CO3 + 3O2