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The catalytic converter in a car contains which of the following catalyst to serve as a catalyst to change carbon monoxide, which is toxic, into carbon dioxide?

A

Sulphuric acid

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Hydrogen peroxide

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C

Platinum

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D

Enzymes

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Solution

The correct option is B Platinum
The catalytic converter in a car contains platinum catalyst to serve as a catalyst to change carbon monoxide, which is toxic, into carbon dioxide
$2 C O + O_{2} Pt catalyst - -------- \to 2 C O_{2}$

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