KO_(2)(potassium superoxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it

KO_(2)(potassium superoxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and

1.	KO_(2)(potassium superoxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it
Answer» absorbs `CO_(2)` and increases `O_(2)` content eliminates moisture absorbs `CO_(2)` PRODUCES ozone Solution :`4KO_(2) + 2 CO_(2) to 2 K_(2)CO_(3) + 3 O_(2)` Although `KO_(2)` also reacts with moisture of the BREATH but does not completely eliminate it . `4 KO_(2) + 2 H_(2)O to 4 KOH + 3 O_(2)` or `4 KO_(2) + 4 CO_(2) + 2H_(2)O to 4 KHCO_(3) + 3 O_(2)` For further EXPLANATION ,