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

eliminates moisture

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absorbs

C O_{2}

only

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absorbs

C O_{2}

and increases

O_{2}

contents

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produces ozone

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Solution

The correct option is C absorbs $C O_{2}$ and increases $O_{2}$ contents
$K O_{2}$ absorbs $C O_{2}$ and increases $O_{2}$ contents according to the following reaction:
$4 K O_{2} + 2 C O_{2} \to 2 K_{2} C O_{3} + 3 O_{2}$

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