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In vehicles, catalytic converters are used

A

To increase mileage of vehicles

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B

To convert

{C O}_{2}

into carbonates

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C

To increase the efficiency of lead mixed petrol

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D

To convert

C O

to

{C O}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D To convert $C O$ to ${C O}_{2}$
Catalytic converters have platinum-palladium and rhodium metals as catalyst. It converts more harmful carbon monooxide and unburnt hydrocarbons into less harmful carbon dioxide and water.

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