Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen as a fuel:1.Blue hydrogen is sourced from fossil fuels. It releases by-products like Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide. 2.Green hydrogen is generated from renewable energy. The by-products include water and water vapor.3.Grey hydrogen constitutes India’s bulk production. It is extracted from hydrocarbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen as a fuel::
1.Blue hydrogen is sourced from fossil fuels. It releases by-products like Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide.
2.Green hydrogen is generated from renewable energy. The by-products include water and water vapor.
3.Grey hydrogen constitutes India’s bulk production. It is extracted from hydrocarbons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2

[B] 1 and 3

[C] 2 and 3

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Grey hydrogen constitutes India’s bulk production. It is extracted from hydrocarbons (fossil fuels and natural gas). By product: CO2.

Blue hydrogen is sourced from fossil fuels. It releases by-products like Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide. However, the by-products are captured and stored, so it is better than grey hydrogen.

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