Question

The pollutants released from oil refineries are:

• A. Oxides of sulphur and hydrogen
• B. Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen
• C. Oxides of nitrogen and hydrogen
• D. Oxides of hydrogen and oxygen

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen

The pollutants released from oil refineries are primarily oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. They can cause multiple respiratory problems.