Which of the following fuels has the highest calorific value? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following fuels has the highest calorific value?
A. Cow dung cake
B. Coal
C. Hydrogen
D. Petrol
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hydrogen has about 150 kJ/g (highest). Petrol ~47 kJ/g, coal ~25-35 kJ/g, cow dung cake ~8 kJ/g. Hydrogen produces only water on combustion and is a clean fuel.

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