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What are the uses of dihydrogen?


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Dihydrogen:

  1. It is the homonuclear diatomic molecule which is composed of two hydrogen atoms through a covalent bond.
  2. It is also known as the lightest molecule.

Uses of Dihydrogen:

  1. Refining process of fossil fuels.
  2. Act as a reducing agent for the treatment of metallic ores.
  3. It is used in the manufacturing process of different products such as urea, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, methanol, metal hydrides, hydrogen chloride, and fertilizers.
  4. It is used in different processes such as hydro sulfurization, hydro alkylation, and hydrocracking.

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