Question

Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles to reduce emission of harmful gases. Catalytic converters change unburnt hydrocarbons into ________________.

• A. Carbon dioxide and Water
• B. Carbon monooxide
• C. Methane
• D. Carbon dioxide and Methane

Answer 1

The correct option is A Carbon dioxide and Water

• Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles for reducing the emission of poisonous gases.
• Rhodium and Platinum Palladium are examples of catalysts used in catalytic converters.
• They convert unburnt hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water, and carbon monoxides and nitric oxide into ${CO}_2$ and $N_2$ gas respectively.