NEET2011BotanyEnvironmental IssuesActual
In vehicles, catalytic converters are used
Options
- Ato increase mileage of vehicles
- Bto convert CO ₂ into carbonates
- Cto increase the efficiency of lead mixed petrol
- Dto convert CO to CO ₂ .
Correct answer
D. to convert CO to CO ₂ .
Step-by-step solution
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.