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In vehicles, catalytic converters are used
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Options:
  • A to increase mileage of vehicles
  • B to convert $\mathrm{CO}_2$ into carbonates
  • C to increase the efficiency of lead mixed petrol
  • D to convert $\mathrm{CO}$ to $\mathrm{CO}_2$.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: to convert $\mathrm{CO}$ to $\mathrm{CO}_2$.
Catalytic converters have platinumpalladium and rhodium metals as catalyst. It converts more harmful carbon monoxide and unburnt hydrocarbons into less harmful carbon dioxide and water.

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