Why can't hydrogen be used as domestic fuel?

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Hydrogen is not used as a domestic fuel, even after having the highest calorific value, because-

a. It is neither cheap nor easily available/abundant.
b. It is not easy to store.
c. It is highly explosive.
d. It does not burn at a slow rate (undergoing controlled combustion)

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