Question

Burning of petrochemicals directly causes air pollution by

• A. Release of carbon di-oxide
• B. Release of carbon monoxide
• C. Increasing atmospheric temperature
• D. Increasing the atmospheric pressure

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Release of carbon di-oxide
B Release of carbon monoxide

Petrochemicals like petrol, diesel and kerosene act as domestic and industrial fuels. The hydrocarbons present in them release large amount of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide upon burning. Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are the major air pollutants.