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Correct Answer: Option (C) — H2O
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedIn a hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen gas is combined electrochemically with oxygen from ambient air via the reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O to generate electricity. The sole primary chemical byproduct and exhaust emitted is water vapor (H₂O).
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