Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryElements of Groups 16, 17 and 182 Marks
Question
What are the uses of dioxygen?
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Answer
The uses of dioxygen are as follows :
Dioxygen is essential for sustaining life. It is used in hospitals for artificial respiration.
It is used in oxy-hydrogen $\left(2800^{\circ} C \right)$ and oxy-acetylene $\left(3200^{\circ} C \right)$ torches used for cutting and welding metals.
Oxygen cylinders are used in hospitals, for high altitude flying and in mountaineering.
It is used in the combustion of fuels. In rockets, hydrazine in oxygen is used as a fuel as it provides tremendous thrust.
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