$K O_{2}$ is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because

It eliminates moisture

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It eliminates

N_{2}

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It absorbs

C O_{2}

and increases

O_{2}

content

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produces ozone

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Solution

The correct option is C It absorbs $C O_{2}$ and increases $O_{2}$ content
$4 K O_{2} + 2 C O_{2} \to 2 K_{2} C O_{3} + 3 O_{2}$

$K O_{2}$ is used in oxygen cylinders as it combines with carbon di oxide to release oxygen.

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