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A/An is used in power plants to remove air pollutants from exhaust of power plants.

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exhaust pipe

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electrostatic precipitator

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catalytic converter

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The correct option is B electrostatic precipitator
An electrostatic precipitator is a device that removes dust particles (air pollutants) from exhaust of power plants. It uses the force of induced electrostatic attraction.

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