AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which one of the following statements regarding helium is not correct?
- A It is used to fill gas balloons instead of hydrogen because it is lighter and not flammable
- B It is used in gas cooled nuclear reactors
- C It is used to produce and sustain powerful super conducting magnets
- D It is not used as a cryogenic agent
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) It is not used as a cryogenic agent
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Liquid helium is used as a cryogenic agent. Therefore, statement (d) is incorrect. Rest of the given statements are correct.
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