Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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What is the likelihood that hydrogen (H2) will become a widely used fuel and that the “hydrogen economy” will become a reality? In particular, what are the advantages and disadvantages of H2 as a fuel? What would be necessary for a significant conversion to a “hydrogen economy”?
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