Burning of petrochemicals directly causes air pollution by

Release of carbon dioxide

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Release of carbon monoxide

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Increasing atmospheric temperature

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Solution

The correct options are
A Release of carbon dioxide
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.

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