Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following:

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Oxides of Nitrogen
3. Oxides of Sulphur

Which of the above is/are the emission/ emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1, 2 and 3
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Combustion of coal in coal fired power plants releases emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere through stacks (chimneys).